AD patch

ihatezaps · 03-04-2006, 07:51 PM

Why do I have a bad feeling that an SSRI patch will be next?

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/nati...ion-Patch.html

Regulators Approve Patch to Treat Depression

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: February 28, 2006

Filed at 8:48 p.m. ET

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal regulators approved the first antidepressant skin patch on Tuesday, providing a different way to administer a drug already used by Parkinson's disease patients.

The Food and Drug Administration approved the selegiline transdermal patch, agency spokeswoman Susan Cruzan said. The drug belongs to a class of medicines that is rarely a first or even second choice to treat depression.

It will be marketed as Emsam, said Somerset Pharmaceuticals Inc., which developed the drug, and Bristol-Myers Squib Co., which will market it.

The FDA will require the drug to bear a so-called ''black-box'' warning of the risks of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children and adolescents treated with antidepressants. The drug is meant for use only by adults.

The drug's label also will carry a long list of foods, drinks and other drugs that patients must avoid while using the Emsam patch. The warnings are typical of the class of drugs to which it belongs.

Selegiline, approved in pill form by the FDA in 1989 to help treat Parkinson's disease, is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, or MAOI. Typically, doctors prescribe MAOIs only if patients don't respond to other antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors like Prozac, Zoloft and Paxil.

Although health officials say MAOIs are safe when used correctly, the drugs can cause dangerous interactions, including sudden and severe rises in blood pressure that can lead to a stroke, when patients consume food or drinks that contain a substance called tyramine -- found in draft beer, red wine, fava beans, salamis, aged cheeses, soy sauce and other products.

Bristol-Myers and Somerset said Emsam patients, when using the six-milligram or lowest strength patch, shouldn't have to watch their diets. However, those using the larger nine- or 12-milligram versions of the once-a-day patch must do so.

Somerset Pharmaceuticals is a joint venture between Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Mylan Laboratories Inc.

elisa · 03-04-2006, 08:00 PM

"Sticky issue" this one.

What happens if the patch comes off without the person's knowledge? Withdrawl symptoms? Ooooh, the pat(c)h of antidepressants.......

squirrel · 03-04-2006, 08:34 PM

I read in the uk papers today that this patch will not be available in uk

Katesmom · 03-04-2006, 09:25 PM

How do you taper off of a patch?

scotty · 03-04-2006, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katesmom

How do you taper off of a patch?

This was my first thought!!!!

ihatezaps · 03-05-2006, 07:45 AM

Yeah, scary. I just KNOW that Paxil/Zoloft/Prozac/Effexor/Lexapro patches are in development right now. It would allow them to keep a patent for some time, correct? Disgusting.

paxilgirl · 03-05-2006, 08:09 AM

I've seen advertisements of the AD patch here in Canada.

Sage · 03-06-2006, 11:56 AM

What would be the benefit of a patch? For the miniscule amount of people that can't swallow a pill or for Big Pharma to extend patents on name brands?

sherijo · 03-06-2006, 12:05 PM

The only thing i could see this drug might be good for, is if someone is having an adverse reaction to the patch, you just take it off and more isn't going to get into your system like the breakdown of a pill that is still in your body..
this type of drug also seems to be for "lifers" on anti-d's
but i am sure that will change once the SSRI people get on board.
hate them!
sheri

mkmullan · 03-06-2006, 12:58 PM

How about a patch for getting off the pills?

sherijo · 03-06-2006, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkmullan

How about a patch for getting off the pills?

well ya know they aren't going to do that.. since they don't want ANYONE to come off of this Sh*t!

sheri

scotty · 03-06-2006, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sage

to extend patents on name brands?

You win the prize for the correct answer!!

elisa · 03-06-2006, 08:40 PM

When tapering from the AD patch, I see people using scissors to cut them down in size(s).....

ihatezaps · 03-07-2006, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elisa

When tapering from the AD patch, I see people using scissors to cut them down in size(s).....

You can cut them into fun shapes like hearts and stars and moons to distract yourself from feeling like you are dying!

Healing · 03-07-2006, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihatezaps

You can cut them into fun shapes like hearts and stars and moons to distract yourself from feeling like you are dying!

Too funny!

03-04-2006, 07:51 PM	#1
ihatezaps "Keep calm and carry on!" Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 831	AD patch Why do I have a bad feeling that an SSRI patch will be next? http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/nati...ion-Patch.html Regulators Approve Patch to Treat Depression By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: February 28, 2006 Filed at 8:48 p.m. ET WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal regulators approved the first antidepressant skin patch on Tuesday, providing a different way to administer a drug already used by Parkinson's disease patients. The Food and Drug Administration approved the selegiline transdermal patch, agency spokeswoman Susan Cruzan said. The drug belongs to a class of medicines that is rarely a first or even second choice to treat depression. It will be marketed as Emsam, said Somerset Pharmaceuticals Inc., which developed the drug, and Bristol-Myers Squib Co., which will market it. The FDA will require the drug to bear a so-called ''black-box'' warning of the risks of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children and adolescents treated with antidepressants. The drug is meant for use only by adults. The drug's label also will carry a long list of foods, drinks and other drugs that patients must avoid while using the Emsam patch. The warnings are typical of the class of drugs to which it belongs. Selegiline, approved in pill form by the FDA in 1989 to help treat Parkinson's disease, is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, or MAOI. Typically, doctors prescribe MAOIs only if patients don't respond to other antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors like Prozac, Zoloft and Paxil. Although health officials say MAOIs are safe when used correctly, the drugs can cause dangerous interactions, including sudden and severe rises in blood pressure that can lead to a stroke, when patients consume food or drinks that contain a substance called tyramine -- found in draft beer, red wine, fava beans, salamis, aged cheeses, soy sauce and other products. Bristol-Myers and Somerset said Emsam patients, when using the six-milligram or lowest strength patch, shouldn't have to watch their diets. However, those using the larger nine- or 12-milligram versions of the once-a-day patch must do so. Somerset Pharmaceuticals is a joint venture between Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Mylan Laboratories Inc. __________________ Approximately 8 years Paxil 20 mg. Side effects: weight gain, personality changes, no motivation, memory loss, stomach problems, dizziness, headaches, excessive sleeping and eating, vivid dreams. Did a very slow taper, dropping 1/2 mg at a time using liquid Paxil. Paxil free as of 1/13/2007

03-04-2006, 08:00 PM	#2
elisa Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11,473	Re: AD patch "Sticky issue" this one. What happens if the patch comes off without the person's knowledge? Withdrawl symptoms? Ooooh, the pat(c)h of antidepressants....... __________________ On A/D's since 1995, switching due to side-effects on 30 different brands of TCA's, SSRI's, SNRI's, Antipsychotics, Benzo's & Imovane. 6 ECT's. Tapering from 225 mg Effexor XR May 17, 2004. (Equiv. to 60 mg Paxil) Last taper Effexor XR Jan 17, 2006 down to ZERO. Currently protracted withdrawal. Sept 2006: 25 mg Doxepin. March 13/09: 10 mg Desipramine

03-04-2006, 08:34 PM	#3
squirrel Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 748	Re: AD patch I read in the uk papers today that this patch will not be available in uk

03-04-2006, 09:25 PM	#4
Katesmom Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 13,812	Re: AD patch How do you taper off of a patch? __________________ Katesmom aka Kim started Paxil Oct. 2003 for PIH Paxil free since 19 Jul 2005 ". . .the cruelest lies are often told without a word. . .the kindest truths are often spoken, never heard." -- Ben Folds

03-05-2006, 07:45 AM	#6
ihatezaps "Keep calm and carry on!" Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 831	Re: AD patch Yeah, scary. I just KNOW that Paxil/Zoloft/Prozac/Effexor/Lexapro patches are in development right now. It would allow them to keep a patent for some time, correct? Disgusting. __________________ Approximately 8 years Paxil 20 mg. Side effects: weight gain, personality changes, no motivation, memory loss, stomach problems, dizziness, headaches, excessive sleeping and eating, vivid dreams. Did a very slow taper, dropping 1/2 mg at a time using liquid Paxil. Paxil free as of 1/13/2007

03-05-2006, 08:09 AM	#7
paxilgirl "Stinks of lavender" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 12,220	Re: AD patch I've seen advertisements of the AD patch here in Canada. __________________ Paxilgirl Put on Paxil for situational depression in August 2003. Was also on .5 mg of Clonozapem. Started on 10mg and increased to 30mg. Weaned off during the summer of 2004. Became PAXIL FREE October 4, 2004. Completely recovered!!! When you stop learning, you start dying.

03-06-2006, 11:56 AM	#8
Sage Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 695	Re: AD patch What would be the benefit of a patch? For the miniscule amount of people that can't swallow a pill or for Big Pharma to extend patents on name brands? __________________ Last dose of Zoloft 8/2006 Help create awareness about the dangers of SSRI's and SSNRI's by adding your experience + rating to askapatient.com**

03-06-2006, 12:05 PM	#9
sherijo Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago, illinois Posts: 1,357	Re: AD patch The only thing i could see this drug might be good for, is if someone is having an adverse reaction to the patch, you just take it off and more isn't going to get into your system like the breakdown of a pill that is still in your body.. this type of drug also seems to be for "lifers" on anti-d's but i am sure that will change once the SSRI people get on board. hate them! sheri

03-06-2006, 12:58 PM	#10
mkmullan Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 105	Re: AD patch How about a patch for getting off the pills?

03-06-2006, 08:40 PM	#13
elisa Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11,473	Re: AD patch When tapering from the AD patch, I see people using scissors to cut them down in size(s)..... __________________ On A/D's since 1995, switching due to side-effects on 30 different brands of TCA's, SSRI's, SNRI's, Antipsychotics, Benzo's & Imovane. 6 ECT's. Tapering from 225 mg Effexor XR May 17, 2004. (Equiv. to 60 mg Paxil) Last taper Effexor XR Jan 17, 2006 down to ZERO. Currently protracted withdrawal. Sept 2006: 25 mg Doxepin. March 13/09: 10 mg Desipramine

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