Posted by JohnL on March 2, 2000, at 3:59:28
In reply to Tegretol, posted by Janet on March 1, 2000, at 18:06:59
> I'm having side effects from Tegretol and my pdoc. couldn't care less. So, good-bye doc. Anyone on it ?
The doc's primary goal is to get you well. After all, that's what we're paying them to do. Who pays who? Getting well involves considering all variables, such as the drug's efficacy, side effects, influence on the person's daily functioning, etc. The best match drug is characterized by good efficacy and minimal side effects. I would be most unhappy with your doc. I had one just like that once. Even though Serzone was making me more and more suicidal as doses were increased and time passed, she insisted without compassion that I continue. I finally tapered down myself, got much better, and went about the search for a new doc. Best move I ever made.
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