Posted by SFY on September 22, 2006, at 11:29:50
In reply to Re: Important Info Re: Emsam Dose and Heat, posted by Jost on September 21, 2006, at 19:05:14
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> > BMS and Somerset are not unaware of the possible negative effects of heat on EMSAM.
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> > The included medication guide insert clearly states:
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> > "Avoid exposing the EMSAM application site to external sources of direct heat, such as heating pads or electric blankets, heat lamps, saunas, hot tubs, heated water beds, and prolonged direct sunlight."
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> It actually says:
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> "The effect of direct heat applied directly to the emsam patch on the bioavailability of selegiline HAS NOT BEEN STUDIED. However, IN THEORY, heat may result in an increase in the amount of selegiline absorbed...and produce elevated serum levels of selegiline. Patients should be advise to avoid exposing the Emsam application site to external sources of direct heat...such as .....PROLONGED DIRECT SUNLIGHT."Actually, we're both right.
You're quoting the officially required full prescribing information insert which is attached to sample boxes but is not included with prescription packages.
I'm referring to the briefer, much more readable medication guide which is inside every EMSAM box, sample and prescription.
You can download both as PDFs from the official EMSAM site, www.emsam.com
> The full passage produces a significantly less clear warning than the part of it that you quoted.
Again, the clear warning is in the medication guide.
> By the way, I was not so advised. While I noticed the mention of this issue, I was by no means aware of its importance.I'm probably stating the obvious, and I mean no offense, but wouldn't one read an enclosed medication guide before beginning any medication? (And the EMSAM Medication Guide is written in a readable fashion for the consumer with helpful information including a clear description of the dietary restrictions for the 9 mg and 12 mg patches.)
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