Posted by gapsgal on May 27, 2006, at 9:50:04
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal - Publicity, posted by SLS on May 26, 2006, at 18:38:40
It may be true that the drug is ultimately to blame, however as a physcian it is their duty to do no harm...staying informed and abreast of these things should be of most importance to helping their patients. Yet many of them have no clue, they believe what the drug reps say and as we all know drug reps would never lie...lol
The point is that not enough research was done by the FDA prior to allowing this drug on the market. If this drug is known (and we all know it is) to cause these horrible withdrawal effects then we should have been told bottom line! Further these symptoms need to be researched for possible long-term damage to the brain.
Are you a drug rep, or happen to be a doctor yourself?
> > > Do you think that publicity and more visible caution statements are enough,
> > > or would you like to see Cymbalta removed from the market?
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> > I would NOT like to see Cymbalta removed from the market. I LIKE there being various meds to choose from because for SOME people, THIS IS the "RIGHT" med for THEM.
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> I agree with you.
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> It is unfortunate that we don't yet have drugs that will successfully treat everyone. Until there are better drugs, we need all the help we can get.
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> The problem here seems to be one of informed consent. People are very angry that they were not told there were withdrawal effects from discontinuing antidepressant medication. People want someone to blame. Blame the drug? The drug is what it is.
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> We accept that drugs for other illnesses have significant health risks involved with their administration. Why should depression be treated differently?
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> - Scott
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