Posted by liliths on January 12, 2007, at 7:26:29
In reply to Re: Just started Focalin XR/lilith, posted by stargazer on January 11, 2007, at 17:30:36
hi Stargazer
what do you think of the EMSAM? I really curious whether you think it's helping or not. I had tried the older MAOI's many years ago and though I had initial success on them, I also experienced some really bad side effects, including rapid, uncontrollable weight gain, which caused me to discontinue them
Liama's pdoc seems to feel that there is a synergistic effect between the EMSAM and adderall so I'd suggest trying that as a first line choice in adding a stim
did you also have the much lowered bp from traditional MAOI's that both Liama and I experienced? I think if you have a tendency to low bp and tend to be active (when motivated :), it does sound like it might be an effective combo for you. I'm really interested in what you think of EMSAM
please keep us posted
I'm extremely curious as to whether I should try the EMSAM myself
good luck - I'm rooting for you :)
namaste,
lilith> Hi Lilith...
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> Currently on Emsam 6 about 2 mo now...but I want to add a stimulant or something for ADD symptoms which I have come to believe is what has never allowed me to be completely free of symptoms.
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> I was on Adderall, last year along with Wellbutrin and Celexa and felt OK, not great though. I had an idea to retry Marplan (MAO) which worked many years ago (early 90's) before the manufacturor stopped making it.
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> Long story short... many different meds tried this past year stating with Marplan. Unfortunately, it didn't do squat the second time around (supposedly differnt formulation than original Marplan).
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> I asked pdoc if I could try Nardil again (worked years ago, then pooped out) and he suggested Emsam instead based on no dietary issues.
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> Last few weeks on Emsam, after an initial improvement in my mood and energy level, I continued to just feel unmotivated, realizing symptoms of ADD are always with me, i.e distracted, unfocused, but unable to complete anything.
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> I probably read Laima's posts and started thinking about stimulants again but knew they were contraindicated w Emsam, except she was using them! But I'm convinced a stimulant or drug for ADD is the missing link in my treatment. Hope I'm right.
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> I too have low BP and have been monitoring BP and pulse as I experiment with small doses (2.5 mg) of amphetamine(generic Adderall). Last 2 days only took 2 doses/day. BP stays low 110/70, pulse went from 70 to 90 but today didn't go up as much. I like how i'm feeling, starting to do things i have put off for months like look for a job!
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> It's sad when you have to direct your treatment so much. I think my pdoc has ADD... I have told him about my response to Adderall in the past and I told him that I felt I needed Adderall again prior to retrying many other meds for depression. He proceeded with the full court AD approach, throwing in Lamictal and Seroquel, YUK!
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> What's so difficult about giving me the stims although now w Emsam it is more complicated, but perhaps Strattera, Provigil or Focalin? Need to research them tonight! Appt tomorrow, yikes..hope he doesn't freak out w my drug trial.
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> SG
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