Posted by jkshrews on July 26, 2006, at 8:32:50
In reply to Re: EMSAM doing nothing » Donna Louise, posted by iamme2 on July 12, 2006, at 11:00:09
Megan,
Lowering the blood pressure might be the most common side-effect of MAOIs. One is sold as a high blood pressure remedy--I think Eutonyl. But I would not discontinue an MAOI because of this problem. Just try some salt tablets from the drug store. "Thermotabs" is the brand I recall seeing. A few of those each day will increase your blood volume, plus put some much-needed potassium into your diet. But get them now, while it's hot outside. In the winter, the stores usually don't stock them.
jkshrews
> Donna,
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> After speaking to the doc he said the emsam was probably causing my blood pressure to dip and to discontinue use of it. I'll call him tomorrow to report how I'm feeling, but I do feel better than when I was on it. Do you (or anybody) know if taking lamictal alone for depression is worth it?
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> Megan
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