Posted by Donna Louise on June 21, 2006, at 7:27:13
In reply to Re: Are Family Doctors prescribing EMSAM?, posted by jealibeanz on June 21, 2006, at 3:56:19
> Donna what week is this for you now? Are you certain that I need a week washout from the Straterra, since there is no Serotonin syndrome risk involved? I thought that was the reasoning behand the washout period.
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> We seem very similar is our medication trials and reactions. I actually have never tried Prozac. I'd rather not at this point. What kind of reaction did you have to Straterra?
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> So you don't believe you're experiencing weight gain with EMSAM? With me, it was always immediate, constant, and very noticeable. Do you have more or less energy? I can't afford a decrease. I'm afraid dropping the Straterra will drop my energy. What am I saying. I don't have this drug. I prbably never will. I'll never get up the guts to bring up the depression with my super positive doc, let along suggest a medication that he would have no experience with and most likely say flot out no to.No, I am not certain you would need a washout. You are right, it would not be a serotonin issue but a norepinephrine one. Could be problems with hypertension. But I am not certain, I just wouldn't take a chance. And it is not even an issue of your dropping it if you don'thave an rx for EMSAM in your hand.
I think this is week 9. LIke ZeitGuest, I feel better on 9mg probably due to increased MAOI. I have had no weight gain. Yes, I have a ton more energy, I am not sleepy all day.
I did not especially like strattera. It did improve focus and energy somewhat, but I became impatient with others and more introverted. I have a few friends who weren't real pleased with me during that time. I took in conjunction with some sri or other.
I wish I could ask your dr. for you. What is the worst that could happen? Do you think he would shame you? Is it possible your fear has to do with your illness and is not truly reflective of the situation? Don't say Never! You can do it.donna
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