Posted by former poster on November 22, 2011, at 23:29:31
In reply to Re: Emsam is neuroprotective., posted by maggiemae on November 22, 2011, at 16:57:40
Maggiemae.. I can say with my long experience with Maoi's that they take longer to kick in than SSRI's and TCA's. I'm sure you felt the amphetamine pep on your first 6mg patch. It's by no means the full effect. When I first tried Nardil in 1982 I took it for 2 months in good faith of my Dr. At the 2 month mark it started working like a switch was turned on.
If possible I would give it a 2 month trial before increasing unless your depression is severe, start at the top and work your way down. Only problem is the side effects might be overwhelming at the high dose.
Back in 1982 my Pdoc started me at 90mg Nardil the very first day. Actually higher than the maximum dose at the time. Hang in there!
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