Posted by Jack Smith on March 10, 2003, at 12:34:22
In reply to Ace - You just described ME!, posted by mattdds on March 10, 2003, at 0:48:57
> I can say that I did try ALL the SSRI's, including Luvox, but they all worsened my condition. I have become very skeptical of SSRI's, and wonder if they are much more than placebos with (really bad) side effects.
>I have a problem with this statement. The SSRI's are revolutionary drugs that have done wonderful things for SOME people and the effects were clearly not placebos. They do have side effects but their S/E profile is not worse, and usually better, than most drugs.
Matt, as someone with a medical background, I think you know better than to make such blanket statements. I am sorry that you did not benefit from SSRI's. BUT there are plenty who have and will. Statements about them being no more than placebos will discourage some who could greatly benefit from them to try them. In fact, I know that you have no connection to this, but the Paxil Class Action in LA is alleging that Paxil and all SSRI's are just placebos. We all know that such frivolous allegations are bad for those of us suffering from mental disorders because they will discourage drug companies from continuing to develop new drugs. I urge you to rethink your statements. Celexa (an SSRI) saved my life. Too bad it pooped out. BUT, I am still greatful that it was invented. AND I CAN ASSURE YOU IT WAS NO PLACEBO. I tried enough other things first to know.
JACK
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