Posted by Caedmon on May 25, 2006, at 22:45:42
In reply to What should I consider for long term treatment?, posted by jealibeanz on May 23, 2006, at 19:05:53
Zoloft may work, and not cause weight gain. Paxil is notorious for weight gain. Effexor may cause weight gain based on endocrine system funnies, or it may have been edema. Unfortunately, EMSAM is no less likely to cause weight gain statistically speaking than Wellbutrin; if anything, more so.
If Xanax is giving you a response, it may be worth considering modifying the dose of that first. No need to polymedicate unless it's necessary.
I think that most GPs aren't going to prescribe EMSAM or any MAOI. MAOIs are used almost exclusively for refractory disorders, which warrants a referral to a psychiatrist.
- Chris
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