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Posted by Crazy Horse on May 31, 2006, at 16:40:41
After having severe insomnia on Parnate for nearly 5 mos. the last thing i want is another med that causes insomnia. So my question is mostly for those who are currently or have taken EMSAM, is insomnia a side effect that most people get while taking this med? If the answer is yes, is it severe enough that a sleeping medication is needed? And, if anyone is on EMSAM, but was previously on Parnate or Nardil, is the insomnia as bad as it is/was with the other meds mentioned?
My concern is that if i stand a good chance of getting "severe" insomnia w/EMSAM like i had on Parnate...at least 2 nights a week where i didn't sleep at all, then i don't even want to try it. Seriously, as much as i would hate to have to do so, i would go back to ssri's, snri's and TCA's before going through the HELL of frequent insomnia again!Your imput is very much appreciated.
Monte
Posted by katie san diego on May 31, 2006, at 18:55:57
In reply to EMSAM...IS INSOMNIA A COMMON SIDE EFFECT?, posted by Crazy Horse on May 31, 2006, at 16:40:41
i had severe insomnia at first, but ambien cr allows me to sleep all night, and the insomnia has gotten better. of course, the depression has not gotten better, so that may not be a good sign.
Posted by lymom3 on May 31, 2006, at 19:40:03
In reply to Re: EMSAM...IS INSOMNIA A COMMON SIDE EFFECT?, posted by katie san diego on May 31, 2006, at 18:55:57
I just stopped the patch today. 2 reasons, one being swelling in my hands and feet and the other being the insomnia. It was great the first 2 weeks but the the side effects started to kick in...I was on week 4.
Posted by Phillipa on May 31, 2006, at 22:05:35
In reply to Re: EMSAM...IS INSOMNIA A COMMON SIDE EFFECT?, posted by lymom3 on May 31, 2006, at 19:40:03
Monte if you babblemail Robert David he will give you his E-mail. He's had great Success on Ensam And Klonopin is what's allowing him to sleep. Love Phillipa ps you owe me an E-mail
Posted by Donna Louise on June 1, 2006, at 6:48:48
In reply to EMSAM...IS INSOMNIA A COMMON SIDE EFFECT?, posted by Crazy Horse on May 31, 2006, at 16:40:41
> After having severe insomnia on Parnate for nearly 5 mos. the last thing i want is another med that causes insomnia. So my question is mostly for those who are currently or have taken EMSAM, is insomnia a side effect that most people get while taking this med? If the answer is yes, is it severe enough that a sleeping medication is needed? And, if anyone is on EMSAM, but was previously on Parnate or Nardil, is the insomnia as bad as it is/was with the other meds mentioned?
>
> My concern is that if i stand a good chance of getting "severe" insomnia w/EMSAM like i had on Parnate...at least 2 nights a week where i didn't sleep at all, then i don't even want to try it. Seriously, as much as i would hate to have to do so, i would go back to ssri's, snri's and TCA's before going through the HELL of frequent insomnia again!
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> Your imput is very much appreciated.
>
> MonteHi Monte, I have not had insomnia but then I am an oversleeper. I do take .25mg at night of klonopin for anxiety and that may be why I still sleep good. I would probably still sleep good even withought the klonopin. I have no experience with other MAOI's.
Donna
Posted by cecilia on June 1, 2006, at 9:15:37
In reply to Re: EMSAM...IS INSOMNIA A COMMON SIDE EFFECT? » Crazy Horse, posted by Donna Louise on June 1, 2006, at 6:48:48
To answer your question, it's 7: 14 am and I'm wide awake, never got to sleep despite 10 mg Ambien, 30 mg temazepam and 1mg clonazepam......Cecilia
Posted by Crazy Horse on June 1, 2006, at 9:31:20
In reply to Re: EMSAM...IS INSOMNIA A COMMON SIDE EFFECT?, posted by cecilia on June 1, 2006, at 9:15:37
> To answer your question, it's 7: 14 am and I'm wide awake, never got to sleep despite 10 mg Ambien, 30 mg temazepam and 1mg clonazepam......Cecilia
Damn, sounds like my Parnate experience. Must be because both Parnate and EMSAM metabolize into amphetamine?? They relieve depression but the insomnia is bad enough to drive you CrAzY...sh*t, what to do, what to do??
Thanks for your imput.
Monte
Posted by cecilia on June 2, 2006, at 1:26:05
In reply to Re: EMSAM...IS INSOMNIA A COMMON SIDE EFFECT? » cecilia, posted by Crazy Horse on June 1, 2006, at 9:31:20
Well the Emsam insomnia isn't nearly as bad as Parnate. I only lasted a week on Parnate-I would wake up after 90 minutes and that was it, no chance of any more sleep that night. At least on Emsam, when I finally fall asleep I stay asleep. I'm on day 23-certainly no beneficial effects that I can see, but I'm determined to give this med an adequate trial-there's nothing else left to try. Cecilia
Posted by Jakeman on June 2, 2006, at 1:31:23
In reply to Emsam insomnia-Crazy Horse, posted by cecilia on June 2, 2006, at 1:26:05
Cecilia,
I hope your keep us posted, and good luck.
warm regards, jake
Posted by gardenergirl on June 2, 2006, at 2:29:28
In reply to Emsam insomnia-Crazy Horse, posted by cecilia on June 2, 2006, at 1:26:05
I have a hard time with all caps.
gg
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