Posted by madscientist999 on December 1, 2004, at 13:39:14
In reply to Re: Careless prescribing » JACJ, posted by dancingstar on December 1, 2004, at 12:32:11
I've long thought that many docs seem to be way too attached to their presciption pads. Even when something is working they want you to "try this new medicine that the drug rep just dropped off". I've even had office visits interrupted because the drug rep has stopped by with that free lunch she promised. It's true, they are bombarded with propaganda on these drugs. Just look around the office. Pens, calendars, paperweights, clipboards, pocket protectors. My doctor is even defending Lexapro now. He told me to stop "blaming" lexapro for my problems, (like Lexapro is now a person, or at least something he has a vested personal interest in) He told me I wasn't having withdrawal symptoms, but panic attacks and I needed to see a psychiatrist. Well, he was officially 'fired' last night, and I'm seeing a new doc on Friday. I really think that that is the only power we have as patients. If we feel we are being treated as guinea pigs, we can find a new doc ( at least I hope we all have that option) We are the only ones that know how WE feel.
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