Posted by tom2228 on June 23, 2010, at 13:58:34
L-amphetamine!! One of the metabolites of selegiline. I knew about this prior to starting emsam on Sunday but I wanted to give emsam a chance... well today is day 4 and I'm remembering back to my Adderall days (about half a year) how much I hate the l-amp. I've also been on Dexedrine and Vyvanse so I can clearly discriminate the l-amp from the MAOI-B effect.
Doc and I are trying Emsam first because I also have ADHD (in addition to social anxiety and chronic atypical dysthymia -- part of my bipolar), and as emsam is more selective for MAO-B it would be stronger on dopamine than the other MAOIs.But I guess not, Parnate is next. Well he's gotta call me back but we agreed it would be next if emsam doesn't work.. I hope he doesn't make me try it out any longer. I can't see myself being content in the long-term with levoamphetamine in my system...
Gah sucks because the MAO-B inhibition is really nice so far! Helping with ANHEDONIA!!
So those of you who are thinking about emsam. If you've ever taken adderall and dexedrine you should consider your preference. If you like dexedrine but hate adderall you probably won't like Emsam..Experiences? Opinions? Suggestions?
Tom
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