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Posted by Shortstopp on May 24, 2007, at 10:44:00
Well, it's now been 8 weeks on Emsam for GAD/Panic and I still have noted no benefits at all. I've decided to cut my losses (I still have around 15 of the 9mg patches and my co-pay was $40) and give up on the stuff. As I mentioned, I've been on .5 mg of Klonopin for several years. I take it before bed to sleep off the peak drowsy period and get the leveling effects the next day. Plus I take a .5 Xanax as needed during the day; usually the need arises once or twice a week. Nothing near addiction-danger levels.
That's that. I promised to report my outcome with Emsam and, unfortunately, it's not as hoped for.
Someone -- I think it was Michael, aka UGottaHaveHope -- said he knows one of the developers of Emsam, and that there's talk of making other AD's available transdermally. I look forward to that, as I've heard that Lexapro and Zoloft are good for GAD/Panic. In fact, I tried both but my stomach wouldn't tolerate either pill; that's why the MAOI patch seemed worth a try.
Has anyone heard any news on SSRI patches now in development/clinical trials?
Posted by Phillipa on May 24, 2007, at 11:18:35
In reply to Giving up on Emsam, posted by Shortstopp on May 24, 2007, at 10:44:00
I didn't know that I would be grateful for that that would be wonderful. Sorry your EMSAM trial didn't work out was it the anxiety or no relief of depression? Love Phillipa
Posted by Shortstopp on May 24, 2007, at 13:50:26
In reply to Re: Giving up on Emsam » Shortstopp, posted by Phillipa on May 24, 2007, at 11:18:35
I was taking it for GAD/Panic, Phillipa. I might have a touch of depression but it's not my main issue. The downs I get are a byproduct of the anxiety, which sometimes makes me feel worn down and worn out. IAC, the Emsam didn't do nuttin', honey! Thanks for asking.
> I didn't know that I would be grateful for that that would be wonderful. Sorry your EMSAM trial didn't work out was it the anxiety or no relief of depression? Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on May 24, 2007, at 20:00:42
In reply to Re: Giving up on Emsam )) Phillipa, posted by Shortstopp on May 24, 2007, at 13:50:26
Well since I have the same problem good thing I didn't try the samples patches given to me. So far only benzos work for me for over 35years. dose lower than when I started and thankful for that. Love Phillipa
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