Posted by Shirley on October 28, 2000, at 12:56:40
In reply to Re: 3Day to 2 Week Responses. Proof, not myth. » Shirley, posted by allisonm on October 28, 2000, at 12:17:08
Allison,
Thanks for the link, I'll check it out. You're so right that doctors don't engage in hit or miss trials of medicne and that they do have procedures that they follow. It would have been better for me to have asked "How can they improve their procedures so that patients have a better chance of responding quickly to medicine?
You also bring up an excellent point about the FDA and I agree with you that the trials should be longer. As a result, that makes me realize that I am not exactly consistent in my views and I'm not sure how to reconcile them.
I'm glad the Wellbutrin worked for you. But here's where I'm coming from. When I had foot pain that the Zoloft was clearly causing, my psychiatrist switched me to Celexa.
Unfortunately, I became severely agiatated and thought I was going to die, that is in the figurative sense. My psychiatrist lowered the dose and while it wasn't as severe, it will still pretty intolerable. Maybe the side effect would have disappeared and Celexa would have been wonderful. But frankly, I don't think I would have made it to find out. I went back to the Zoloft and fortunately the foot pain didn't return.
I definately understand your point of view. But I also think if a person feels that a side effect is intolerable, that she/he should be given another option without any hassle. Fortunately, my psychiatrist is very good about this issue when I think other pdocs might not be.
Thanks again for your information.
Shirley
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