Has anyone ever taken the new anti-depressant Ensam, a MOAI patch that came out last year?

Does it really work any better than SSRI type drugs,if so,by how much better and what are some of the side effects as well?

i don't know anything about that specific medication, but MAOI's are tricky to deal with. you have to watch what you eat because things like blue cheese can cause bad reactions. almost all other medications can cause bad, sometimes fatal reactions. you cannot take SSRI's within 14 days of stopping an MAOI, and vice versa.

not all medications are for everyone. you would have to talk to your doctor to see if it would work for you.

i looked up more information on it. and the small dosage (20mg) doesn't have the food warnings, but larger doses still do. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/accuse_write?qid=20071023010529AAUMmHV&kid=Fr11H1X7Cm62UXHglj.U&s=comm&date=2007-10-23+14%3A06%3A41&.crumb=

check out side effects and diet/drug restrictions on this class of drugs before making any decisions.

antidepressants will never work and here is why http://www.cchr.org

Depression is manifested both physically and emotionally. The classic physical signs of depression are headaches, fatigue, digestive problems, hyperactivity, sleeping disorders, loss of concentration, and distorted eating patterns.

Chemicals imbalances in the brain can also be either the cause or effect of depression. Dopamine is the chemical that produces anxiety, stress, nervousness, and aggression. When the level of dopamine is ELEVATED, a person may develop feelings of insecurity, paranoia, and fear. Serotonin is another important chemical in the brain that can affect a person's mental well-being.

A person with LOW serotonin levels displays mood swings, and some sort of compulsion, such as alcoholism, overeating, or being a workaholic, perfectionist, or procrastinator.

Best ways to beat depression is Diet, Exercise, Supplements or Therapy.

Its essential to get the B-complex vitamins, since they work together to balance proper brain functioning.

Fatty acids, such Omega-6, Omega-3.

Magnesium and herbal extracts such:

St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum in Latin) is a long-living plant with yellow flowers. It contains many chemical compounds.