Posted by d0pamine on September 16, 2007, at 19:41:43
In reply to Emsam - no energy?!, posted by SheilaC on September 16, 2007, at 14:12:36
> The first week or two on 6mg. Emsam patch, I felt great - lots of energy. Now, after 3 weeks, I feel tired and depressed. I tried upping my dose to 9mg. and so far no difference. I don't understand. I thought it was supposed to be amphetamine-like.
When I started EMSAM I had just quit a 6 year stint of a pretty high dose of Adderall and the only similarity that I noticed was the insomnia (or decreased sleep requirements) that began around week 4. As far as depression goes, I didn't notice any help until week 6, at which time I began to feel great. After 8 months or so however it did begin making me tired in the evenings (this may have just been the cumulative effect of the insomnia). I'd try to give it at least 3 more weeks if you can stand it.
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