I took emsam for about 3 months, worked my way up to the largest dose patch (12mg I think?) I don't remember much during this period because it is a blur. I definitely wasn't depressed, so that was solved. But I pretty much stopped eating, sleeping, and functioning normally for the most part. Thank god it was summer and I was out of school.

I should probably specify that I am Bipolar I, and had my lamictal lowered as an experiment before going on the patch as well as being taken off of my abilify. I literally was thrown into full-fledged roaring mania for 3 months. No sleeping except for the few hours every few days when I would pass out for a few minutes. I was so paranoid and angry, lost so much weight, and did so many risky and self destructive (and even some wonderful) things while on it.

But, alas, I was taken off of it and came crashing back down into reality. I can say that it did cure my depression, but since I wasnt on the right 'other' meds to level me out, it took the wrong turn.

But even after all of this, I am now on theraputic dosages of abilify, topamax, and lamictal and am now considering asking my Pdoc about going back on Emsam. I still have full boxes of the patches in my med cabinet even. I've even considered experimenting myself, but wont, I know that's stupid. Fingers crossed, it might help me this time!

Good luck!