Patient Log of Experience Using EMSAM
DRUG RATINGS REPORTS HISTORY FOR A PATIENT TAKING EMSAM
| Key to ratings for EMSAM: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |
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| Rating | Reason | Side Effects | Comments | Sex | Age | Time Taken and Dosage | Date Added | |
| 5 | Major Depressive Disorder w/BPD | Chronic insomnia and orthostatic hypotension | After struggling with major depression and finding that the SSRIs and SNRIs kept failing, I opted to try Emsam (an MAOI) as a last resort. This drug has worked miracles for my depression, as I literally lived in a fugue-like state where I was non-functional for months and no other medications helped. Although I find the insomnia to be very difficult to deal with, it is a worthy trade-off for not being in a depression with suicidal thoughts. When I was experiencing orthostatic hypotension, I actually contacted the PI that ran the clinical trials for Emsam and within about 12 hours he got back to me with some suggestions and thoughts since this is a very uncommon side effect. His responsiveness and caring made me believe in this medication even more. | F | 33 | 3 months 6 mg patch 1X D | 8/7/2011 | |
| 4 | Major Depressive Disorder w/BPD | F | 33 | 6 mg patch 1X D | 10/16/2020 | |||
| 4 | Major Depressive Disorder w/BPD | F | 33 | 6 mg patch 1X D | 10/16/2020 | |||