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Location: Kentucky
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Dec 31, 2022 at 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by *Beth*
So I've been experiencing the bright lights at the edges of my vision. GP does think it's due to the AD Topamax, and that those lights can indicate optical problems that can become serious (hopefully are not yet, I am very concerned). I have to decrease the Topamax rapidly until I am off it. Meaning, severe depression returns. Meaning, have to find replacement med.
@BeyondtheRainbow I have done about 2 hours of research, studying and taking notes, on Emsam. I am convinced that it would be an excellent choice to treat my depression. I am going to condense my notes and neatly write them out, then give them to med dude. I will ask him, when I see him on Tuesday, to please, please consider the advantages of the medication for me. 
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@ *Beth* That does sound a like a great idea. I like the idea of you advocating for yourself, as it should be. A doctor's medical expertise and your expertise of your body and needs should have equal value in the doctor-patient relationship. I hope he is receptive. Fun fact ! I study pharmacology just for the fun of it, and if I'm not mistaken Emsam (selegiline) is structurally very similar to amphetamine.In fact, I think it's metabolite may even be an isomer of amphetamine -- which means it'll work by increasing dopamine in the brain (of particular interest D1 receptors) and of course norepinephrine so you may see more of a robust response in conjunction to it's MAO actions. Anyway, I am interested to see how that goes!
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Last edited by Brentus; Dec 31, 2022 at 06:02 PM..
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