Posted by greywolf on March 20, 2007, at 10:48:22
In reply to Re: Starting Emsam, wondering what to expect » greywolf, posted by UgottaHaveHope on March 20, 2007, at 8:02:45
> I have been on Emsam for 11 weeks, and felt more energy the first day I put the patch on. Around week 7, I felt like the medicine started to kick in a little bit.
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> You need to move the patch around each day. You may have some insomnia, but can take benadryl.
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> Let me ask this: I am considering Nardil for my generalized anxiety. Did Nardil help with anxiety for you? Can you explain? Did you have any side effects? Why did you stop? Thanks, MichaelMichael:
When I took Nardil a few years ago, it was under the direction of a GP who was a little more liberal than most GPs when it comes to trying a wide range of ADs. He had me on Nardil for several months to help with the depressive element of my bipolar disorder. I had (and still have) a need to avoid the fatigue and lethargy caused by way too many ADs, and Nardil was great in that respect. It also had zero sexual SEs.
However, Nardil did not do much for my anxiety, and I found that the longer I was on the Nardil, the worse my OCD was getting. I ended up dropping Nardil and going back on Anafranil, which didn't work either.
I think that my situation is not generally representative because the OCD problem is really severe, and that carries in itself a high degree of stress that Nardil and benzos won't really touch. So I wouldn't read my situation as a suggestion that Nardil can't address anxiety with any effectiveness.
I would recommend giving Nardil a chance. I have had a lot of experience with a tremendous number of medications, and Nardil was very gentle with respect to side effects. It provided somewhat of a benefit on the depression side at only a moderate dosage, though it's nothing like a mood elevator.
And don't be put off by the diet restrictions. You'll make the adjustment easily.
Greywolf
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