Posted by rvanson on April 9, 2006, at 22:13:53
In reply to More ranting about doctors, posted by cecilia on April 9, 2006, at 5:32:39
> Plus another pet peeve-so many docs supplement their already hefty incomes via the drug reps. When Cymbalta 1st came out I couldn't believe how many people writing in here who had never been on ANY antidepressant before had been started by their docs on Cymbalta. I mean, where's the common sense, when new drugs come out you try them for your multiple failure patients--I'll be lining up for Emsam; but you don't risk trying a brand new drug on someone who's never tried any drug, you give them one of the tried and true ones, like Celexa or Zoloft, first. Unless you're getting paid under the table (or are just stupid). Cecilia
The "brand" of "medicine" (and I use that word loosely) being practiced by doctors these days is simply incredible or should I say, non-credible.My own Pdoc had drug company sales people all over the place until enough of us left or complained right around the time Cymbalta came out as well.
If it happens agains with Emsam, I needless to say wont be back in his office again.
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