Emsam (selegiline) [MAOI]
Description:
Emsam is a patch using the monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) selegiline. In higher doses it's effective for the treatment of major depressive disorder.
More Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emsam
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More Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emsam
Askapatient.com Ratings:
http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=21336
Terrible for SA, great for depression
Shared by gordonjohnson008 on Nov 20th, 2008
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The EMSAM patch is "electrifying". If you have terrible depression and sluggishness, this patch may have been tailor-made for you. But those with SA, beware. EMSAM accelerated my already-racing heart and mind. I became more tense, my throat and jaw became more clenched, and I found it harder to relax. Although I felt good and had LOTS of energy, EMSAM took me in the wrong direction anxiety-wise.
The EMSAM patch is "electrifying". If you have terrible depression and sluggishness, this patch may have been tailor-made for you. But those with SA, beware. EMSAM accelerated my already-racing heart and mind. I became more tense, my throat and jaw became more clenched, and I found it harder to relax. Although I felt good and had LOTS of energy, EMSAM took me in the wrong direction anxiety-wise.
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