Posted by 49er on November 9, 2008, at 13:35:45
In reply to Re: What is your definition of a 'Miracle Drug'?, posted by SLS on November 8, 2008, at 18:28:37
Hi Scott,
<<I'm sorry to hear that. I know people who have not been adequately treated too. Would you say such an experience represents the majority or the minority?>>
Thanks.
The question I was responding to in your post was, "Will the drug work down the road and you had given an enthusiastic yes.
What I was trying to say was that all drugs poop out eventually. Laurie Yorke, the RN, who runs Paxil Progress Boards says that you can buy time by raising the dose or changing the drug. But eventually, you're going to have a hard time getting the drug to work and will need to add more drugs which of course, results in a greater chance of side effects.
As far as being adequately treated, it depends on what the definition is. Usually, the doctor's definition is different from the patient's. So I really can't answer your question.
<<Don't spare me the details if you have the energy to share them. I would really like to know.>>
Thanks, I started to but I can't focus long enough to be coherent. But fun included suicidal ideation from Prozac, a hearing loss from Remeron and a worsening of my learning disability symptoms, including memory loss. I also have tinnitus.
These meds made me so numb and apathetic that my condo is infested with roaches. Fortunately, I will be able to afford to fix the problem and I am grateful for that.
<<Many people experience a suicidal reaction to certain antidepressants, but usually not all of them. Some people become suicidal because the drug makes them feel worse. Others become suicidal because the drug makes them feel better.>>
Mine was definitely a suicidal reaction. I stupidly talked my current psychiatrist into prescribing it again 5 years ago. He really didn't want to.
The 2nd time, it didn't fortunately cause suicidal ideation but caused severe agiatation.
By the way, I don't have BP and my current psychiatrist agrees with that.
<<It is too bad that the Internet produces so many horror stories without demonstrating the success rate that represents the majority. Happy people have nothing to complain about, I guess.>>
Hmm, I saw a success rate of 50% on the NIMH website for 50% of the symptoms. I haven't been able to find the link but I am not making this up:) That will teach me to save stuff like that.
The star D study said 33% and according to a statistician I know, that is the right interpretation.
I have seen even lower estimates of success rate but to be fair, I will stick to those figures.
49er
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