Posted by HyperFocus on October 8, 2008, at 23:44:56
In reply to EMSAM and Xanax combo, posted by trx resistant on October 8, 2008, at 17:55:53
It is possible; I found that with clonazepam I didn't experience any of the positive effects of ADs. I wasn't taking an MAOI (I take TCA + AP) but if you have a few days you could try stopping the Xanax and see how you feel.
> Had a very successful response to 3mg (1/2 a patch) late last fall, and stayed on medication for 5 months. Discontinued becuse I felt I was doing so well.
> Experienced very difficult life situation last April and returned to EMSAM at various strengths with little relief to lift the severe depression.
> The only difference in my medications with EMSAM is this time my doctor added 3mg Xanax exteneded release due to high degree of agitation and anxiety which I never experienced before.
> My questions are:
> 1. Has anyone been off EMSAM then tried it again to find it did not work like the first time?
> 2. Can the addition of the Xanax (now down to 1.5mg per day) block the positive effects previously experienced on EMSAM?
> 3. Does Xanax cause sexual side effects? Have strong desire, but experiencing clitoral numbness.
>
> Thanks
>
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