Posted by CamW on March 3, 2013, at 10:28:10
In reply to Re: drugs are safe, posted by Dr. Bob on March 2, 2013, at 17:43:07
I would like to add something to Dr. Bob's comments on the safety of medications.
They are generally safe. They have been rigorously tested prior to being made available for sale and ongoing post-marketing surveillance is done. This is where problems can arise, as seen with drugs like Vioxx.
One should not be "scared" of medications, but everyone should respect them. They can cause problems in individuals due to an individual's genetic make-up and disorder that they may have.
Many different disorders present with similar symptoms. The cause of the disorder may never be known, but with trial and error, your doctor usually can find a medication or combination of medications that will allow on to be able to live a relatively "normal" life within the parameters of their disorder.
It sucks to be burdened with a psychiatric disorder, but most people are able to live a productive life with the help of medications and counselling.
Just remember to respect medication, but not to fear them. Do not make changes on your own. Always do so on the advise of your doctor. You need someone with a knowledge of the actions of the medications, and someone with an outside perspective of how the medications changes are affecting you; someone who can monitor your reactions to the changes.
I hope that this is of some help. - Cam
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