Posted by Optimist on January 27, 2005, at 10:31:17
In reply to Segeline Patch, posted by verne on January 27, 2005, at 9:37:11
> I've googled this and get nowhere. Does anybody know if this is close to approval? And can it be prescribed for depression?
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> Cymbalta isn't really working out for me. In addition to the sexual side effects, I've experienced sharp pains in the chest (heart?), and low back pain. (when I stopped cymbalta for a few days the back pain disappeared)
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> Previous doctors wanted me to try an MAO Inhibitor but I resisted due to the diet restrictions and risk. My blood pressure runs on the high side so I don't want to risk a hypertensive crisis. I had heard that the newer MAO's don't have the diet restrictions and was hoping that segeline was among them.
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> verne
The reason you found nothing is probably because the spelling is wrong. Try "Selegiline patch" or "EMSAM", you may have better luck.It is close to approval and can be prescribed for depression although I don't know the exact date. I'm sure others here can tell you some more exact figures. The good thing about this MAOi is that there are no diet restrictions, and it's prosexual!!!
Typically when one goes on an MAOi their blood pressure drops significantly so it may be a plus for you in that regard. You still have to worry about drug interactions on selegiline though, (correct me if I'm wrong anyone else) so it's not completely a benign a drug.
Brian
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