Posted by UGottaHaveHope on March 9, 2007, at 12:20:07
I am on week nine of Emsam for generalized anxiety (along with 100mg of Seroquel and 3mg of Klonopin). The Emsam didn't do much for the first 6-7 weeks, perhaps even causing more anxiety. I was all prepared for a Nardil trial, and my pdoc gave me a prescription.
Here's the deal: In the last week, I have had about three days with zero anxiety. The other days, I had episodes where I had a couple of hours of midrange anxiety and then a few hours of high anxiety.
Right now, I have decided to stay on Emsam for at least another week to document everything. If anything, it can be backup if I take the Nardil and it does not work out.
So here is my question: With Ensam, I am like I am on second base. Would you take the Nardil to swing for the homerun? Or course, I could also strike out. But I will never know unless I try.
There are a couple of other factors: There is no washout period between Emsam and Nardil. And most importantly, my job is slowing up for the next few months, which would the best timing if I had a lot of highs and lows on Nardil.
What do you do? Stay on second or swing for the fence? Thanks in advance for your opinion. You guys have been in my shoes, therefore I highly value your opinion. Thanks, Michael
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