Posted by Alan on November 11, 2002, at 21:48:33
It is a pleasure to have you in the house and we all look forward to the time that you have so graciously agreed to spend with us.
Have you any experience with the two forms of available Ativan (Wyeth), both regular tablets and sublingual? I take the non-sublingual ativan tablets PRN and am interested in a more rapid onset for relief of my symptoms.
Since both have similar pharmacokinetic curves or properties, what is the advantage of the ativan sublingual? From what I have heard via the grapevine, interestingly, there are no differences except binders? Are reactions to these types of medications so idiosyncratic that both are offered for that reason?
I've contacted Wyeth US and Wyeth Canada (where both are available) and their reps were not helpful at all. For that matter a couple pharmacists here in the US that I use can't figure out the advantage of the sublingual either.
Thanks in advance,
Alan
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*PS.* All of us here at PB are keenly aware of your high standing and expertise in your field.What we are not aware of is your past and present specific commercial affiliations with the pharmecutical industry. If you would care to offer us any information in this regard it would be beneficial, highly appreciated and graciously accepted.
If you are not so inclined, either way would be fine. Please let us know one way or the other. Thank you.
Respectfully,
Alan
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