Posted by banga on March 2, 2005, at 6:35:14
In reply to Re: Something Scary, posted by willyee on March 2, 2005, at 0:02:40
As in all things it is probably a combination of factors. For some pdocs, probably the drug reps do shower with information and samples; however I have had a few pdoc who clearly do not associate much with drug reps--no pens, notepads or samples ever from them. ANd none of those ever even mentioned MAOIs. EVer.
Lawsuit potential I think is a large part of it. If you think about it, the pdocs are constantly showered with literature and studies saying that SSRIs are a safer, less side-effect riddled option. MAOIs, and to a lesser extent TCAs are called old and dirty and that wording does not sit well on the mind and tongue.
However, since they are so cheap to make and there is a small market for them, one would hope noone is in a hurry to be rid of them completely.Also, think of how little of the current research uses MAOIs in the study---hence no fresh information on their use, efficacy and danger..
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