Posted by mommyron on February 18, 2010, at 22:41:28
In reply to Re: emsam » mommyron, posted by em_kath on February 18, 2010, at 21:46:25
I tried benzoin tincture prior to application. I tried pounding the patch first. I tried using the hair dyer on it on a low setting prior to peeling adhesive off (to evaporate volatile adhesive vapors). These tricks came from pharmacists and a pdoc in San Jose who has around 200 patients on emsam (I think he prescribes the most in the country). He's not my pdoc, but he consulted with mine as a favor. Yes, I did try oral selegeline and it wasn't as effective and also gave me headaches, not to mention the MAOI diet restrictions came into effect--they were not an issue on the 6 mg emsam. I also saw a dermatologist who prescribed a couple of ointments (steroidal I think) but they did not help. I used a variety of "natural" ointments, including licorice, herbal & aloe. Finally I admitted defeat. But I'll search for any earlier discussion on this site and see what I find... Thank you!
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