Posted by RobertDavid on May 25, 2006, at 13:02:43
In reply to Re: Emsam plus??? some kind of mood stabilizer » RobertDavid, posted by theo on May 25, 2006, at 12:21:32
> Hello,
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> Have you been on Emsam for a while? I have had a filled prescription for about 3 weeks now and have been anxiety ridden about trying another med.
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> How is it going so far? Does it make you feel weird like the SSRI's when starting it? SSRI's made me feel uncomfortable around people because I always felt "drugged" and thought I might act or say something stupid.
The SSRI's made me feel wuncomfortable and weird as well. In addtion I didn't get any mood elivation from them. I'm on my 7th week of EMSAM. I felt much more mentally alert, more social and the foggy headed feeling I had is gone. Some call it the "smart drug", that's the best way I can describe my response to it.I feel if I were to take need to take a test, I'd get a higher grade now. My comprehension and mental clarity is much better. I have not had that drugged feeling. The only issue I delt with was after a few weeks I stayed mentally alert when I should be sleeping. I did get some sleep, but would wake up here and there totally awake.
My doctor recommended I take the patch off at bedtime which has helped with the sleep issue. When I don't sleep well regarles of what med I'm taking I don't have as much energy.
Anyway, EMSAM will certainly work differently for everyone, but it seems those that have not had luck with SSRI's are good candidates. Some here who have not had a good response to EMSAM did previously have positive responses to prozac and other SSRI's. I'm not sure, but perhaps there is something to that. Good luck! Rob
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