Posted by quilter on January 19, 2001, at 23:49:04
In reply to Re: hospitalization , posted by danf on January 19, 2001, at 9:02:01
Actually hospitalization can speed up the rate at which meds can be titrated upwards and/or allow more risky combinations to be tried because side effects or adverse reactions can be monitored and treated if necessary. You are correct in all other regards.
Quilter> Going into a hospital is not magical..
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> The hospital setting is to provide something not available in the home... often it is protection from ourselves... or when we are unable to take care of ourselves.... then meds & therapy are used to help us improve.. to the point where we can safly return to the world....
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> meds don't work faster or better in a hospital..
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> sometimes a better diagnosis can be made because more patient observation... & more appropriate meds can be used for the disorder...
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> this should be discussed at length with your treating doctor.
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