Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 959804

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Anyone with anxiety disorders helped by Emsam?

Posted by bearfan on August 25, 2010, at 13:57:38

My doctor prefers to start me on Emsam if I'm going to try a MAOI. Although I haven't heard much anecdotal evidence on whether it works well for anxiety disorders (along with the depression). Has it helped people on here or does it tend to hurt?

Re: Anyone with anxiety disorders helped by Emsam? » bearfan

Posted by SLS on August 25, 2010, at 16:35:24

In reply to Anyone with anxiety disorders helped by Emsam?, posted by bearfan on August 25, 2010, at 13:57:38

> My doctor prefers to start me on Emsam if I'm going to try a MAOI. Although I haven't heard much anecdotal evidence on whether it works well for anxiety disorders (along with the depression). Has it helped people on here or does it tend to hurt?

From what I have observed here on Psycho-Babble, and from conferring with my doctor, it seems that anti-anxiety effects actually precede antidepressant effects with Emsam.

I hope it works for you.

- Scott

Re: Anyone with anxiety disorders helped by Emsam?

Posted by bearfan on August 25, 2010, at 20:01:44

In reply to Re: Anyone with anxiety disorders helped by Emsam? » bearfan, posted by SLS on August 25, 2010, at 16:35:24

Sounds promising, my Dr said Emsam has less side effects than Parnate, but I could try both. My insurance does cover both however at the moment.

Post SSRI side effects--anyone found a way out?

Posted by wzlong_D on August 26, 2010, at 3:37:43

In reply to Anyone with anxiety disorders helped by Emsam?, posted by bearfan on August 25, 2010, at 13:57:38

hello bearfan
I'm not sure if your anxiety disorder is similar to that I once had. I used to be extremely shy, skeptical, self-abased, and suffered insomina...3.5 years have passed since I made up my mind to try to thoroughly get rid of it...BY MEDS. And now I'm suffering from so called "Post SSRI Side Effect" which I believe is caused by ADs that I took. These SEs are making me even more anxicious and until now I have gotten no effective treatment to get out...How I wish I'd NEVER taken the meds.

So, personally, I think it's much more advisable to try some no-meds therapy ...e.g. psychological consulting, exercise and nutrient supplements.

BUT do please keep in mind that this is only my personal opinion based on my personal experience , and may possibly be a wrong advice.

Re: Post SSRI side effects--anyone found a way out?

Posted by Phillipa on August 26, 2010, at 10:54:51

In reply to Post SSRI side effects--anyone found a way out?, posted by wzlong_D on August 26, 2010, at 3:37:43

I've read on here and per my pdoc that Emsam is activating and if you search the archieves here a lot took a benzo with it. Patches can be cut also to customize dose so to speak. Phillipa

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