Posted by RobertDavid on July 22, 2006, at 11:39:23
In reply to Re: Everyone PLEASE share your EMSAM updates » RobertDavid, posted by laima on July 22, 2006, at 10:12:03
I think like all medications, EMSAM will be perscribed at different doses as everyones chemistry is different. I believe those with Major Depression Disorter will need higher doses and have the best chance of taking EMSAM as mono therapy (though many will still need to augment it with something for insomnia and agitation).
Some like me who have Social and or Generalized Anxiety disorters may find that EMSAM helps with a milder form of depression, lack of energy and mental fogg that can go with these disorters, but will most likely need other meds to tackle the anxiety such as klonopin. I consider EMSAM to be just an addition to klonopin. For me, klonopin is the SAD and GAD stopper.
I don't think you can really compare oral vs the patch. I'm not the scientist type and perhaps others can answer this better, but it's my understanding that the patch works differently, has different effects and side effects, has a 24 hour stream of medication instead of a very short half live via oral dosing.
But certainly the higher the patch dose, the more selegiline will be in your blood levels which will have a bigger effect on MAO-A which can further kick in the anti depressant benefits and perhaps anti anxiety benefits.
One of the things that has helped me the most is doing daily cardio (treadmill). Before EMSAM I just didn't feel like working out, no energy to do it. I have to say regular exersize is probably the best medicine I'm taking. It's certainly common knowledge that it helps your endorphins/neurotransmitters. Just my take. Rob
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