Posted by jujube on December 22, 2004, at 14:05:41
In reply to Re: U.S. nefazadone manufacturer, posted by rainy on December 22, 2004, at 13:57:05
Perhaps you can explain to the pdoc that you have done your research, are aware of the potential risks, and would be willing to sign a waiver or something like that confirming this and that the pdoc has explained the potential risks to you, and releasing the pdoc from any liability if you develop liver damage. I agree with another poster that you will probably want to make a point of having your liver enzymes tested regularly or at least once a year when you have your annual physical. My family doctor routinely does a liver function test when I have my annual physical, so I always assumed it was one of those standard tests that were carried out annually during a physical.
I hope for your sake that you can convince your pdoc to prescribe nefazadone for you. Good luck.
Tamara
> Thanks, you guys. I just talked with another pharmacist who confirmed the original statement that the decision to withdraw Serzone was based on marketing as well as the danger of liver damage. The latter, according to something I read earlier occurred in people at high risk already. You pay your money and you take your choice. If only I can convince pdoc of this. I was on the durn stuff until it went off the market this summer.
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