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Posted by TrishP on March 13, 2007, at 11:22:33
Been taking lowest dose of Emsam patch for past 2 weeks. At first I felt great, lots of energy, (manic). So I started taking Xanac with it to geet me a little more grounded.
Now, I just kind of feel depressed. It actually feels very similar to when I took diet pills in the past (Phentermine - amphetamines).
I like the high feeling, but I can't walk around manic all the time. I am mean and short with people.
I wish I could get an SSRI in a patach. That would help bypass all of the awful side effects I get from them.
What am I suppose to take?
I take drugs that make me manic or slow, fat and dumb!
Posted by Phillipa on March 13, 2007, at 12:09:21
In reply to Emsam - can't find balance...., posted by TrishP on March 13, 2007, at 11:22:33
I like the idea of all meds in a patch. More should be available. Have you asked your pdoc what to do about the EMSAM? Love Phillipa
Posted by chiron on March 13, 2007, at 16:52:53
In reply to Emsam - can't find balance...., posted by TrishP on March 13, 2007, at 11:22:33
I didn't get the energy hit that a lot of people get. Do you have some bipolar?
I'm not sure if my 'crazy' & unstable feeling is worse since taking Emsam. Has anyone noticed that effect?
Posted by TrishP on March 13, 2007, at 17:55:23
In reply to Re: Emsam - anyone feel more 'crazy', posted by chiron on March 13, 2007, at 16:52:53
> I didn't get the energy hit that a lot of people get. Do you have some bipolar?
> I'm not sure if my 'crazy' & unstable feeling is worse since taking Emsam. Has anyone noticed that effect?
Yes - I do still get the high, crazy feeling from Emsam. I think I may try cutting my dose in half for a while and ease into it. Maybe that will help. But I am a somewhat bipolar and I think I need a mood stabilizer to help with the too high/too low stuff. My doc said I could add back a small dose of Abilify if I wanted to.
Posted by UGottaHaveHope on March 13, 2007, at 21:45:05
In reply to Re: Emsam - anyone feel more 'crazy', posted by TrishP on March 13, 2007, at 17:55:23
For less energizing effect, consider taking a new Emsam patch at night with Klonopin or Seroquel. By the way, what is your dosage?
Posted by TrishP on March 14, 2007, at 6:51:10
In reply to Re: Emsam - anyone feel more 'crazy' » TrishP, posted by UGottaHaveHope on March 13, 2007, at 21:45:05
> For less energizing effect, consider taking a new Emsam patch at night with Klonopin or Seroquel. By the way, what is your dosage?
I took some Abilify last night (slept great for the first time in a while).
Would it be too much to take both Emsam and Abiify at night?
Posted by UGottaHaveHope on March 14, 2007, at 9:36:32
In reply to Re: Emsam - anyone feel more 'crazy', posted by TrishP on March 14, 2007, at 6:51:10
No sounds like a great combo. I dont think there are any medicinal conflicts but I would call the local pharmacy just to make sure.
Or perhaps someone on this board could help answer that for you.
Posted by Honore on March 14, 2007, at 20:57:27
In reply to Is it OK to mix Abilify with Emsam? ANyone? » TrishP, posted by UGottaHaveHope on March 14, 2007, at 9:36:32
Abilify and Emsam are okay.
Honore
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