Posted by CK1 on March 12, 2005, at 12:44:32
In reply to Re: SSRI's ? giggle-pill hypomania? » CK1, posted by Ritch on March 12, 2005, at 11:52:26
I understand what you're saying. The trials these large companies have to go through for FDA approval "could" be very one-sided, in their favor.
The "life threatening rash" you mentioned IS very scary and has caused many people to stay away from it. BUT, it's extremely uncommon (1/1000) AND, if you do, however, get "the rash", there are many clear signs (flu, fever, tongue swelling) that occur before it becomes serious. If you notice these symptoms, simply stop the drug, and try something else. What's scary is 1/10 people get a "harmless rash" which looks like bug bites. For those who don't know the diff bt the harmless rash and the deadly rash, it's very scary. I'm surprised you started Depakote before Lamictal. Depakote is "supposed" to have many more side effects and you have to get liver function tests (lamictal you don't).
But, you make a good point, all this trial and error (on what's supposed to help), makes the process more complicated, and more dangerous.
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