Posted by Bruce on January 3, 2000, at 8:16:16
In reply to Re: Here you are(at least a start), posted by saint james on January 2, 2000, at 23:53:21
> > I will search further for a more concrete example. That could take awhile (most laws are of the form "Thou shalt not" instead of "Thou can do")
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> James here....
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> It's called off label perscribing. Fhen/Phen would be a good example. Stims for adult ADD till reciently. Using anti-sezure meds for moods.
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> jYeah, that's a good example. Another example is treating premature ejaculation with SSRIs.
If I read her post correctly, I think Stephanie wanted assurance that her doc could prescribe a drug that is unapproved for ANY condition in the US.
Sort of like the situation with moclobemide, which is not approved for use in the US for anything at all (depression or otherwise). I have asked a physician and been told
that he could prescribe it anyway - the difficulty then becomes obtaining it. She wants a more concrete quote/example/reference than my say-so...I think.Bruce
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