Posted by KellyJo on July 16, 2009, at 7:55:42
In reply to Experiences with emnam-I may have to go oi it, posted by ihatedrugs on July 10, 2009, at 11:21:56
Hi,I'm new to Psycho-Babble so please be patient with me. I used Emsam just under 2 years ago with great results. I did develop a site reaction which included redness and itching so I discontinued it. Along the way, I tried several other meds without any success. A few months ago I convinced my Pdoc to allow me to try it again and this time I purchased some medical adhesive remover. That didn't help. Right away I had welts, redness and extreme itching. I called the drug manufacturer and they suggested a steroid. My P doc refused to do that stating that it would "thin my skin out". She has since left the practice and I have a new p doc (that I don't like- but that's another story). She right away wanted to put me back on Emsam since it's the only thing that ever worked for me. I was even taking Selegiline orally. Anyway, this doc sent me to the dermatologist. She gave me a steroid oinment. The problem is, I have to apply the ointment when I take the patch off but it itches so bad while on! I want to ask for a steroid gel to put on before I put the patch on. I'm still trying to research that because the dermatologist is concerned with absorbtion problems. So, back to your question. I had horrible insomnia when I first started Emsam so I was given Ambien CR. I've since found out that I have PLMD as well so in addition to the Ambien, I take Clonazepam. That helps tremendously with the insomnia! I haven't noticed weight gain BUT this time around I'm also on a low dose of Lithium (300) and I feel hungry all the time. I'm going to scream if I gain weight! I just lost 50 pounds in 4 months and I want to lose 20 more. Overall, the patch is wonderful and I'm starting to feel positive effects although I've only been on it less than two weeks. I hope you have a positive experience as well!
KellyJo
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