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Posted by Roslynn on August 21, 2008, at 19:43:47
Hi everyone,
I'm on EMSAM, it's going okay, but I'm experiencing a lot of redness and itching from the patch sites. Basically, red blotches in the shape of the patch.
Has anyone found anything that works on this? I was using some cortaid but apparently that's for short term only as it thins your skin.
I'm only able to wear the patch on alternating arms, unfortunately. The back, chest and hip areas don't work.Thanks for any thoughts!
Best,
Roslyn
Posted by yznhymer on August 21, 2008, at 20:08:33
In reply to blotches and rashes from EMSAM patch, posted by Roslynn on August 21, 2008, at 19:43:47
> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm on EMSAM, it's going okay, but I'm experiencing a lot of redness and itching from the patch sites. Basically, red blotches in the shape of the patch.
> Has anyone found anything that works on this? I was using some cortaid but apparently that's for short term only as it thins your skin.
> I'm only able to wear the patch on alternating arms, unfortunately. The back, chest and hip areas don't work.
>
> Thanks for any thoughts!
>
> Best,
> RoslynI understand that you can use areas other than those specifically pointed out on the diagram.
I have no specific recommendations unless it would be to look into some herbal remedies like aloe vera, etc and see if these aren't ruled out for some reason.
The few times I had real irritation it seemed to be more from pulling off a patch that was particularly tightly adhered to my skin. If that's a component, I wonder if a little moist heat, like a warm washcloth, might make pulling it off a little less irritating?
Posted by Phillipa on August 21, 2008, at 21:20:39
In reply to Re: blotches and rashes from EMSAM patch, posted by yznhymer on August 21, 2008, at 20:08:33
Rosylln I think this is a common problem. See if you find the initial Emsam link as it was talked about I remember as wanted to go on it myself. I think some did use cortisone cream???? And rotated sites frequently and some saw dermatologists. Now I trying to remember so may not be accurate. Phillipa ps I did so want to try it and still have a box of samples pdoc said it would be too stimulating but I don't know about that.
Posted by UGottaHaveHope on August 21, 2008, at 23:24:49
In reply to Re: blotches and rashes from EMSAM patch, posted by Phillipa on August 21, 2008, at 21:20:39
I know you said some of them did not work, but keep trying other places.
Posted by Roslynn on August 22, 2008, at 17:42:06
In reply to Try other areas on your body .... » Phillipa, posted by UGottaHaveHope on August 21, 2008, at 23:24:49
Thank you everyone for your suggestions!
The moist heat is a good idea before removing the patch each morning.
Best,
Roslynn
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