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Emsam

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Minneapolis, MN

Anyone using Emsam patch? Doctor just prescribed it and waiting on approval from my insurance to see if it's going to be covered or not. MDD for the last 3 years. 10 different antidepressants with no relief.

A MyDepressionTeam Member

I used the 6 mg for a few years. It worked well in the beginning.

Has Anyone Been Put On Emsam? Has It Made You Manic Or Agitated?

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Greensburg, PA

Emsam

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Santa Rosa, CA

Doesn't seem to be working even at 12. Don't know what to try next.

A MyDepressionTeam Member

Good advice! Yes, "Don't give up 5 minutes before the miracle happens."

Emsam

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Paola, KS

Does this medication have a side effect of weight gain? I have never heard of this.

Emsam

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Minneapolis, MN

Is this med usually covered by insurance or is it one you need to fight and jump through a bunch of hoops to get? My insurance is preferred one.

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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Has anyone tried or read book/workbooks on cog behavioral therapy? My Psychiatrist recommended I read up on this treatment and try to work thru some of my issues using this method. But I'm not to sure… read more

Those Who Are/have Been On Serdep/Sertraline: What Are Your Experiences?

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cape Town, ZA
A MyDepressionTeam Member

When ssris and snris dont work, its time to try novel medications like: Emsam patch, moclobemide, namenda, tianeptine, mirapex, maoi inhibitors or tricyclics. Never give up!!

Does Anyone Else Have Long, Involved, Vivid Dreams?

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Fort Worth, TX

I don’t get them every night, but I’ve had them the past two nights and I wake up tired and worn out in spite of sleeping 10-11 hours. I wouldn’t call them nightmares, but they’re very emotional and seem so darn REAL. Sometimes I even wake myself up because I’m moaning, groaning, or trying to yell in my sleep. I read that antidepressants can cause this, so I was wondering if any of you were experiencing the same thing. I think it’s from either the Effexor or Remeron I take. I hate feeling… read more

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A MyDepressionTeam Member

MickDNewey, please read my post above!