Posted by jujube on November 1, 2004, at 15:39:02
In reply to Re: doctors and prescriptions, posted by dancingstar on November 1, 2004, at 15:13:35
This debate could go on forever, and likely will. I understand that you are vehemently opposed to Effexor, and that is your right. However, others have, and will continue, to benefit from the drug. I think it is irresponsible and dangerous for a layperson to advice, no order, another to stop taking medication prescribed by a doctor and flush the medication down the toilet. A more responsible person would share their own experience and advise the person to discuss their concerns about side effects, both in the short-term and after long-term use, with their doctor. The poster who is now scared of this medication could well be in a vulnerable position, particularly if being treated for depression and anxiety conditions. You don't know the mental state of the individual. You don't know if that particular person has suicidal tendancies or ideation. You don't know how scared and vulnerable and how much pain a person is when they seek treatment for a depressive disorder. I understand and appreciate your overwhelming distaste for this drug. And your posts are useful to add to the wealth of information a person can gather on particular medications. However, please be careful in being so adamant in telling another to stop their medication. With all due respect, you are not trained or qualified to do so.
As for cigarette companies, I may be mistaken, but I think their have been wrongful death lawsuits or something like in the past. In Canada, the government has actually gone after the tobacco companies, and now requires that all cigarette packages have warning labels (quite graphic actually) associated with smoking. Some sporting events can not be sponsored by cigarette companies, etc.
Tamara
> "He admits to never prescribing over 75mgs because he knows it turns people into vegetables."
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> This sentence says it all.
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> Some people were afraid that slavery should be abolished. People don't want you to speak against the cigarette companies. Yes, tylenol is very damaging to the liver. Your best defense for living a long, healthy life probably is to stay away from doctors, but that's another story. This particular drug needs to be taken off the market. It is unsafe for use. Nothing is going to stop me anyway. Besides, you guys that are taking it can't tell how damaging it is right now because you are in the middle of taking it. You need to find a better way. Bloodletting might be a better option. Have you considered leeches? It's right up there with the same level of barbarism.
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