Posted by floatingbridge on November 7, 2011, at 22:30:53
In reply to Re: Emsam is neuroprotective., posted by avenarius on November 7, 2011, at 22:14:40
I have not taken segiline orally, so I cannot compare. I am currently not experiencing anhedonia, though I think I am taking the equivalent of 30mg. (The 9mg patch)
I cannot report any sx at the 9mg patch. I seem to have a full range of emotion. The patch at this dose feels transparent. Sleep has always been an issue so I have added gabapentin which seems to work, and if that fails I fall back on tenazepam.
If you can afford the co-pay, I would suggest trying the patch and seeing how it is for you.
The 12mg patch certainly had a more typical (from what I have heard) maoi reaction. Hypotension, the beginnings of food reactions, a sense of lethargy. For me that is.
Don't know if this has been helpful. Maybe someone else will respond as well.
Is the oral working for you (besides the insomnia)? I have been instructed to take my patch before sleep. Apparently my pdoc says this is becoming the new protocol for the patch. It seems to help.
I dig a pony.
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