Posted by Sharzi on July 19, 2006, at 20:21:13
Hello All! I'm new to this forum, although I have been lurking for the past couple months. I am being treated for major depression and social phobia. I have tryed the tricyclics and the SSRI with limited success. The best med for me so far has been paxil but It "pooped out" years ago. Bummer! Been searching for something else that would work ever since.
I started emsam about 8 days ago, and so far it seems to be helping me. I have a lot more energy and my motivation level has increased. I have gotten some projects completed that I have put off of months. I have had no trouble sleeping, but am being helped by a low dose (0.5mg) of klonipin at night. No side effects, other than feeling really tired in the middle of the day. Sort of weird because I'm both hyper and tired!
As far as the depression, I feel an improvement, although not as much as I would like. I have noticed that I have become more social and even decided to go on a diet to take off all my paxil weight. So, it is definatley doing something positive for me, but we shall see in a few weeks how it effects my overall depression.
Does anyone know how long it takes to feel the full benefit of emsam? I am keeping the option open for going up in my dosage if needed.
Thanks and I enjoy your posts here!
Sharzi
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