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Posted by jealibeanz on May 2, 2007, at 18:15:14
Does anyone have any updates on recent trials and its efficacy? Sanofi-Aventis gave a press release saying that it had "mixed results" in phase III studies, but that they were hopeful because there were still more studies being conducted... whatever that means! (aka it's a dud)
I came across a thread from a year ago when a posted was involved in a trial. It didn't seem to be great... caused sedation and cloudy thinking and little AD effects.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20060604/msgs/653156.html
Has anyone else been enrolled in studies? Can we get specific info from the company regarding study results?
I'm losing hope in the future of pharmaceuticals quickly. :(
Posted by KayeBaby on May 2, 2007, at 23:39:09
In reply to Saredutant, posted by jealibeanz on May 2, 2007, at 18:15:14
JB,
What about the Emsam? We have some similar issues and it is helping me.Low side-effect potential.
Peace,
Kaye
Posted by jealibeanz on May 3, 2007, at 3:54:43
In reply to Re: Saredutant, posted by KayeBaby on May 2, 2007, at 23:39:09
> JB,
> What about the Emsam? We have some similar issues and it is helping me.
>
> Low side-effect potential.
>
> Peace,
> Kaye
Well.....If there are possible side-effects, I'll have 'em, plus a few more than are unheard of!
I see a GP. I'm not about to ask him about this drug. He either won't know what it is, will be afraid of MAOI's, or think it's no good. I don't have any one else I can see. (already went to the only pdoc possible, saw a few other GP's... there are more GP's, but there's no point since he's the most liberal by far)
I'm glad EMSAM is working for you and others, but... I just read a report that was published in the Washington-Post by the CEO of Somerset. He outright admitted at a conference that EMSAM was a "dud".
It doesn't have a great reputation... probably partly because not many people have tried it, some have issues with the patch itself, and some have side effects. It probably hasn't been given a great chance one way or another, but the pharmaceutical company, surprisingly, didn't aggressively market it, which it's a big mistake when you've got all other drugs with huge ad campaigns.
Posted by KayeBaby on May 3, 2007, at 22:26:45
In reply to Re: Saredutant, posted by jealibeanz on May 3, 2007, at 3:54:43
I knowit is still early-on for me but It's the most promising thing I have taken yet.
I am having zero side effects and feel better every day. I am feelin what I imagine 'normal' to be. I am begining to feel like myself again.
I looked in the mirror today, really looked and was motivated to make myself prettier. Up until the last few years I always put some effort into my appearance. I realized today that I have been avoiding my reflection for a long time and how unusual that is for me.
I am feeling so much better without the feeling of being "on" something. I am exhilerated and at the same time so afraid that it will not last.
I will not easily give up on being well no matter what.
Peace,
Kaye
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