Posted by greywolf on May 31, 2009, at 2:24:07
In reply to Re: Are the drugs that we're taking killing us?, posted by Andy Behrman on May 30, 2009, at 17:05:47
> But the drug companies hide not only side effects but mortality statistics during clinical trials - - not to mention slanting their studies to lessen what side effects "look like."
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> Bristol Myers Squibb, and how they handled their wonder drug, Abilify, is a perfect example.
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> And that's why it's making news!
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> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VzMZX4nBz8And this is where I think you're a little light. Give me the proof that the company is hiding mortality statistics attributable specifically to Abilify (as opposed to other meds or physical/mental conditions). Give me proof that the company is hiding potential side effects (I seem to remember a whole list of potential side effects in Abilify's accompanying literature). And give me proof that the company and the universities/hospitals working with it on multiple clinical trials slanted what the side effects would look like.
Finally, if information concerning the alleged excessive and unacceptable mortality rate of Abilify is so widespread, don't you wonder why all of these pyschiatrists supposedly in the know are still prescribing it? Either they don't care about the health of their patients or they're getting paid off.
I don't buy it and I think the video is unnecessarily scaring people based on anectdotal reports.
My suggestion is that you might better spend your time putting a class action lawsuit together proving your allegations than simply encouraging people you don't know to go after your doctor and Bristol.
Good luck.
Greywolf
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