Posted by KayeBaby on July 12, 2007, at 14:33:51
In reply to Re: EMSAM / MAOI Augmentation » Darkness At Noon, posted by Phillipa on July 12, 2007, at 12:01:42
I have been on EMSAM 6mg for 12 weeks and it has had very good anti-depressant effects for me with virtually no side effects.
My problem (always it seems) is that it wasn't taking care of my low motivation and energy levels enough. It helped a lot but I still had this nagging problem of wanting to lie around most of the time. Sure hate to complain because I have been quite happy while laying around. :)
I saw my Dr. on the 9th and begged him to add a tiny amount of Dexedrine and bless him! He did. 2.5 mg IR Dex 2x daily. It makes ALL the difference for me and so far no BP problems. My BP was actually a little on the low side for me but I have lost 13 lbs and (mostly) quit smoking.
I feel really well. I am also taking Namenda 5-15 mg per day which I believe has helped restore my sensetivity to stims (along with a few months abtinence and the EMSAM) 2.5mg has NEVER even been noticable to me before and Dex has never felt very stimulating to me.
The Namenda is good for my sleep and a good for anxiety. I like it.
I tried a small amount of Abilify for a few weeks and it seemed to help with few side effects but all in all I think stims are a better choice for me.
Hope this helps.
Kaye
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