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Posted by Christia on November 29, 2011, at 20:09:09
Weird, I thought I posted this already.
Thanks for the info!
I started a half patch today and got a big headache and quite dizzy. I took it off when I got home from work. I seem to metabolize slowly, so I might start with a quarter, which seems ridiculous.
Any tips from those who tolerate meds poorly? Might I start with a quarter and take it off at night for example, or will it never work that way?
Thanks in advance!
Posted by Phillipa on November 29, 2011, at 23:21:33
In reply to another emsam q, posted by Christia on November 29, 2011, at 20:09:09
Quite a few of posters have started this way. So it should work. Phillipa
Posted by Christia on November 30, 2011, at 7:42:08
In reply to Re: another emsam q » Christia, posted by Phillipa on November 29, 2011, at 23:21:33
Thanks so much!
Posted by maggiemae on December 9, 2011, at 19:49:24
In reply to Re: another emsam q, posted by Christia on November 30, 2011, at 7:42:08
adjusting how much time you keep the patch on is another way to adjust the dose. i was told taking the 6mg patch off at night (8 hours) would be the equivalent of a 4.5mg dose per 24 hours.
good luck!
Posted by Christia on December 10, 2011, at 21:22:02
In reply to Re: another emsam q, posted by maggiemae on December 9, 2011, at 19:49:24
Thanks! I am so sensitive to meds, so I am on a quarter patch a day. Will ramp up to half a day, then do what you mention. Maybe I'll even get to 6 mgs!
I never could get more than 20 mgs of parnate in me, but it was very effective at that dose (until it wasn't anymore).
So far, emsam (at a quarter patch) seems to have only one SE--a little agitation. I'll take it versus the sedative effects of cymbalta and effexor!
> adjusting how much time you keep the patch on is another way to adjust the dose. i was told taking the 6mg patch off at night (8 hours) would be the equivalent of a 4.5mg dose per 24 hours.
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> good luck!
Posted by maggiemae on December 26, 2011, at 23:15:31
In reply to Re: another emsam q, posted by Christia on December 10, 2011, at 21:22:02
trying to find a way to ameliorate weird EMSAM side effects, i tried half a patch one day, and found the side effects were actually worse, so i am not convinced cutting the path lowers the dose (felt like it released more med more quickly). but it was just one day and i am wonky, so may have been a one off experience. once i recover from the side effects problems i hope to try again by just keeping the 6mg patch on for a shorter time each day.
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