Posted by SLS on June 15, 2006, at 8:34:25
In reply to EMSAM Withdrawal, posted by darcan on June 14, 2006, at 23:47:06
> Has anyone discontinued EMSAM 6mg patch and experienced withdrawl symptoms?
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> I took EMSAM for a month to help with atypical depression. It did not work.
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> As a matter of fact it increased my depression and anxiety. My doc told me to stop 2 days ago cold turkey.
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> I am experiencing weakness, diziness, and slurred speech or difficutly speaking at all.
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> Has anyone had a similiar experience?
You might not get any responses to your question because very few people have reached the same point in their Emsam trial as you. The weakness and dizziness would be expected from an MAOI. I would also expect fatigue, given the stimulant nature of Emsam. As far as your difficulties with speech, I don't know what to make of it. Hopefully, it will resolve quickly.Please continue to post your experiences. It will be very helpful to others who must withdraw from Emsam.
Good luck.
- Scott
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