Psycho-Babble Withdrawal Thread 809616

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Emsam withdrawal?

Posted by PsychJ on January 29, 2008, at 19:16:04

Hi, This is my first post and I'm hoping I can get some help with this question.
I've been on the Emsam patch for around 14 weeks total, and at 12mg for the past 6 weeks with no positive results, only some side effects. I'm ready to give up on this one, but am wondering what kind of w/d symptoms I can expect. I scoured the archives, but couldn't find all that much that was helpful. I actually forgot to put a patch on yesterday, so I just continued that today. Without any patch for 2 days, I felt a little light-headedness this morning, but that's been about it. I can always cut the 12mg patch down in size, but I'd rather not if I can avoid it (so I can try something else ASAP). Anyone have experience coming off 12mg Emsam?
Also, any suggestions on what I might try next? I would say I have dysphoria and definitely social anxiety/GAD. I've tried Celexa, Zoloft, Cymbalta, BuSpar, Effexor, and now Emsam. Nothing has helped, with the exception of my first 1-2 weeks on Cymbalta.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
j.

Re: Emsam withdrawal? » PsychJ

Posted by Phillipa on January 31, 2008, at 12:18:16

In reply to Emsam withdrawal?, posted by PsychJ on January 29, 2008, at 19:16:04

How did your pdoc say to cut down? The med does stay in your system a while doesn't it not sure? Phillipa

Re: Emsam withdrawal?

Posted by PsychJ on January 31, 2008, at 20:26:28

In reply to Re: Emsam withdrawal? » PsychJ, posted by Phillipa on January 31, 2008, at 12:18:16

Now there's an idea, actually checking with the doc. I think I'll get a bill, though, if he has to think about this while I'm not there in his office. Anyway, I tried 6mg for a few days, and I seem to be doing all right, so I'm going to go down to around 4mg tomorrow, then 1-2mg after that.
j.

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