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Originally Posted by nicoleb2
ECT can be great for some people, just wasn't for me.
I am really frustrated/worried right now.
Up until yesterday, I was on the Emsam patch (an MAOI), but was having nasty headaches along with insomnia from it, so chose to stop after 2 1/2 weeks of problems... I have been on so many meds, I don't even know what they're gonna try now...
I am also taking Ambien CR for sleep, and started doing things in my sleep without knowing it, so called my doc today. His response "go back to Ativan" I'm like... hold up here, I can't take Ativan because the Emsam is still in my system... his response, you're right, you can't. Stick with the Ambien...
ugh!
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I hope you didn't stop the Emsam cold turkey? Your doctor should have slowly weaned you off of it. Withdrawal from medications like MAOIs can cause problems of their own.
Ambien can cause amnesia and unusual behaviors while in a sleep state - but this is usually uncommon. I am unsure why you and your doctor think there is a problem taking Ativan with Emsam? Benzodiazapines like Ativan, Xanax, Valium pose
no problems/interactions when combined with an MAOI. I doubled checked this.
When taking an MAOI you want to avoid OTC cough and cold medicine that contain phenylephrine and dextromethorphan. Dextromethorphan + MAOI = Serotonin Syndrome which in some severe cases can be fatal. be careful.
Have you ever taken an SSRI/SNRI + Stimulant? If not, perhaps talk to your doctor about it? Couldn't hurt.
Don't give up - even though you feel as though you've tried everything, you never really know.
Hang in there
Jerry
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