Posted by MusicalMaven on July 8, 2007, at 9:45:58
In reply to I took Emsam for three months » malcolm64, posted by UgottaHaveHope on April 9, 2007, at 23:54:57
just to put my two cents in:
I've been on Emsam since October 2006, and except for some irritation from the patch, I have had nothing but good results. I do occsionally take Xanax for my GAD, but I find that I don't need it as much, as time goes on.
I don't know if this will poop out, but we can hope it doesn't. If it does, the powers that be better come up with a new drug, since I can't take atypicals at all.
Kick-in: I think it depends on the person. I noticed no energy boost, but I found my depression elevating in just three weeks.
Sex drive: the only problem is when the patch comes off mid-coitus because you're sweating too much. Or maybe it's just me...
It is expensive, but I think most insurance plans are covering it now, albeit at the highest copay. Frankly, it's worth it for me.
Some other interesting points of interest: While research shows the tyramine effect is still valid with this new version of maoi, no experiences of hypertensive crisis have been reported, even by those on the highest dosage. Maybe...just maybe...we've crossed the threshold? I would still stay away from large quantities of cheddar cheese, soy sauce, and tap beers, though, just in case.
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