Posted by Jeff81 on June 7, 2007, at 20:07:11
Hi,
I saw my pdoc tonight and getting off Emsam. I have been on Emsam for 12 weeks and at 12mg for 5.5 weeks. I am probably going to try Lexapro.
I tried a period of taking no antidepressants before this and I have to say I am doing better on Emsam then antidepressants. It took away my suicidal thoughts. With that being said it did not hit my expectations. I am starting to learn that no meds are going to help me too much.
I am nervous for this transition period. I think I am switching to Lexapro. I have to go to the 6mg patch for 2 weeks and then 3 weeks with no meds before I start Lexapro (or another SSRI). I am scared about what might happen during these 5 weeks (really longer bc it takes time for new meds to kick in).
I know everyone is different but I would like to hear what SSRI's worked best for people. I have been on Luvox, Celexa, and Prozac. Is Lexapro different from these? Any feedback about Emsam withdrawal, SSRI's experience, and Lexapro vs. other SSRI's would be appreciated.
Thanks for listening. I don't have many people to talk to who understand my troubles.
:) Jeff
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