Posted by SFY on September 26, 2006, at 11:20:59
In reply to Re: Important Info Re: Emsam Dose and Heat, posted by Jost on September 22, 2006, at 14:26:06
> No, not really--not if I've done significant reading online of the full information--which as I mentioned, I'd done in this case.
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> Also, I just opened my latest package, which was inside the stapled-closed drugstore bag, and there wasn't any insert in it, so I'm not sure I got an insert.
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> Plus these are several pages of miniscule type, so I tend to rely on my doctor's advise about which precautions are most important and which need to be followed, and which are less important.
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> As I, and his other patients, seem to be among the few who do well on this drug, maybe it doesn't matter. However, I"m not sure what your objection is--
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> That I'm telling everyone that I, as a fairly careful and responsible user of meds, came across an unexpected problem?
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> What's your objection to this?I don't have any objection at all. You and your pdoc are obviously well-informed (although unaware of the clearly described heat issue). However, many others who may be considering taking EMSAM may not be so inclined and may be dealing with pdocs or gps whose knowledge is limited. Thus it is critical that they read the Medication Guide.
I'm surprised that the Medication Guide wasn't included with your prescription. The EMSAM box clearly informs the pharmacist that it is to be dispensed with the Medication Guide, which clearly lays out the warnings, contraindications, and dietary restrictions.
Unlike the full prescription insert you refer to, the Medication Guide is fairly brief (only 3 pages long as a PDF), clearly written, and printed in a readable type size. For those who are considering EMSAM, as well as those for whom it was not included with their prescription, the Medication Guide can be found here: http://emsam.com/pdf/medguide.pdf
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