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Emsam and Anger: What Users Say

Anger: mentioned by 4 users (8.0%)

Based on user experiences from 50 Emsam reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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insomnia 24.0%
anger 8.0%
anxiety 6.0%
blood pressure 6.0%
irritability 6.0%
nightmares 6.0%

Reviews for Emsam

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • hap...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • March 15, 2017

For Major Depressive Disorder "The side effects of this drug have destroyed my well-being, and I am not exaggerating when I say that. Everything was going very well the first 2 months I was on the drug. But then the insomnia started. And then came the irritability. Then the short temper. Then the escalated anger. And then came the panic attacks, leading to dependency on Xanax XR. Depression came back anyway when the insomnia started. My social anxiety has returned in a big way. The lowest dose was too activating for me. I would not recommend this medication for anyone who suffers from anxiety along with depression, even if your depression is worse than your anxiety. I've been off it for almost a week. Pro: transdermal = bypasses the digestive tract."

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  • Ano...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 9, 2020

For Depression "Took this years ago for bipolar. I took it for several months, and it caused severely agitated mania. Felt good and euphoric at first, and quickly turned into extreme anger and impulsivity. Barely slept, and when I did, the nightmares were violent and never-ending. Dr. took me right off it."

1 / 10
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  • Vsh...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 27, 2019

For Major Depressive Disorder "Was on the lowest dose, to prevent too many food restrictions. Did nothing for my depression-in fact, made my mood awful, gave me nightmares in which I did unspeakably violent things, and a waking rage I have never experienced. Weeks off it, and my doctor is trying to get rid of my extreme agitation and anger with no success. I can’t interact with people without losing my temper. Comes in a very convenient patch form, but that’s the only positive, in my opinion."

1 / 10
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  • Vsh...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 27, 2019

For Major Depressive Disorder "Was on the lowest dose, to prevent too many food restrictions. Did nothing for my depression-in fact, made my mood awful, gave me nightmares in which I did unspeakably violent things, and a waking rage I have never experienced. Weeks off it, and my doctor is trying to get rid of my extreme agitation and anger with no success. I can’t interact with people without losing my temper. Comes in a very convenient patch form, but that’s the only positive, in my opinion."

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