Posted by Ethical Pharm on January 4, 2003, at 22:00:31
In reply to Re: Lexapro and the Pharmrep, posted by Phil on January 4, 2003, at 7:27:01
This is in response to Phil and his comments to me.
I certainly did not mean to offend you or anyone else. When I used the word “desperate” for help what I meant was ..I realize that nowadays (especially in my state) it can take weeks, even months for a new patient to be seen by a mental health provider. It can sometimes be difficult to find a provider that takes your insurance and can fit you into their schedule. This can leave depressed/anxious patients feeling even more anxious and desperate for advice. That is what I meant by “desperate” As far as my term “brainwashed” ideas of this Forest rep. Those of us who have been in the business for a while can see past the fancy marketing that the big companies provide us with (believe me, most of us don’t like it and wished they would stop) Most Drs. just want the facts of your drug and why they should use yours over others. I myself, never will tell a provider that my medications are for “everyone”. There is no “perfect” drug, like I felt the Lexapro rep was implying.Also, you didn’t like my term “spin” on things. Perhaps that was the wrong term. Many studies, however, can be broken apart, numbers dissected, patient populations scrutinized, and many other areas debated. The best Drs. are the ones that read the studies and discuss the outcomes and implications with a knowledgeable rep. We all like to have positive outcomes to the studies that our drugs are in; sometimes this isn’t always the case. We tend to pull out the positive information and let the Drs. read the entire study for themselves. Don't you always like to put your best foot forward and show others what is best about you? I know I do. I am always honest when discussing studies and my drugs. That is the reason my Drs. respect and like me. I am honest, even when it is negative info on my meds. A Dr. will never trust you if and when they find out you were lying. My relationships are long-term. Enough of my own horn tooting.
I hope this clarifies a few things.
poster:Ethical Pharm
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