Posted by RobertDavid on May 25, 2006, at 21:17:57
In reply to Re: Emsam and insomnia » Jakeman, posted by Jakeman on May 25, 2006, at 20:05:20
> Hi Rob,
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> I went to a new pdoc (physician asst.) today and obtained 10 samples and a prescription for Emsam. I been wearing it today and was pleased about how easy it was to apply and how it's not even noticable.
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> She had no problem with cutting the patch in half, so that's what I'm doing at least for now since I'm sensitive to activating meds.
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> I also take Lyrica (50mg) in the afternoon for anxiety, and Restoril at night, usually with .5 mg Klonipin. I may go up on the Klonipin if needed. I feel cautiously hopeful.
> Do you still keep the patch on at night?
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> Good luck, Jake
>Right now I'm still doing good taking the patch off at night and am still cutting the patch in half. Should I lose any of the positive effects I'll probably go back up to the 20 mg patch, but still take it off at night. I feel my best when I sleep good no matter what med I'm taking.
Otherwise, if I went back to the 20mg patch and felt I needed to wear it at night I'd probably need to take something to help me sleep. Right now it's fine though. I'm certain that this combo is my answer (klonopin/EMSAM), it's just a matter of fine tuning the dose and application of EMSAM.
I'd recommend you wear it 24/7 and see how you do, particularly at the 10mg dose. You mentioned taking lyrica for anxiety. Have you ever considered going up on klonopin and dropping lyrica? A higher night dose of klonopin should improve your anxiety and help with sleep. Just a thought.
Glad to hear you've started and hopefully you have a lot to look forward to! Rob
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