Posted by fires on August 18, 2007, at 19:24:27
In reply to Re: MAOI users with med alerts, posted by blueboy on August 18, 2007, at 8:02:16
I was thinking of getting a Medic Alert necklace or wrist emblem. I think I'll go ahead and get one. I believe that yours is the Medic Alert "brand", not just the generic type. Right?
I know that Medic Alert has a phone support system, from which med personnel can get more information.
Thanks
> I got an inexpensive medic alert necklace on a cheap chain, and it was completely unobtrusive. A woman who wants to wear lower-cut tops might think about a long thin gold or silver chain.
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> Mine was small and enameled (so it looked nice) and just identified my drug and a contact name/number. I would have put "NO DEMEROL" but there wasn't room, and I figured anyone cautious enough to find and read a medic alert tag isn't likely to administer injections without checking.
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> I think it's important enough to warrant the time and expense: unlikely you will need it, but a lifesaver if you do. Your chances of getting a fatal shot of demerol or something, if you are rendered unconcious in an accident, are pretty high.
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> A wallet card listing acceptable meds is a very good idea. Good doctors can get very freaked out when they find out you're taking an MAOI and they need to administer anesthetics, painkillers, etc.
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