Posted by Donna Louise on July 10, 2006, at 20:56:41
In reply to Emsam, et. al, posted by Kirkster on July 10, 2006, at 12:19:02
> Confused about EmSam -
> I was diagnosed as Bipolar Depression (cycle from norm. to depressed) and put on Lithium and Lamictal and doing great until Lithium toxicity (lots of fun!). I went down a bit on Lithium and so did my mood - big time. Now back up halfway on Lithium and not doing too well. Now my doc wants to try Emsam, but the idea of a MAOI is scary to me - been on every SSRI known to man, but not sure about trying Emsam. Is it worth a try or are the side effects so bad I should run away from it.
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> KirksterMAOI's can cause a bipolar to have a manic episode as can SSRI;s. Did that happen to you with any one of the SSRI's? If it didn't, maybe you would be ok with an MAOI too.
Everyone is different, you may have no side effects at all. It seems from this board that most reported side effect is insomnia with irritablity a close second. I did not get insomnia and the addition of lamictal and the higher dosage of 12mg took care of the irritablity. So even if you do get a side effect or two, they may of the type that can be managed to where they are not a problem. Guess you won't know unless you try.donna
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