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Originally Posted by dahlek
of some of these meds was not their original intent.
I do agree that IF something WORKS? Don't go around playing games w/other meds unless the ONE stops working.
I can only encourage each and every one of US to take on our RESPONSIBILITY To look up all used medications' prescribing informations [the LONG versions, not the short ones] And then be aware/alert to possible unusual side effects from any one med or a combo of meds.
Don't blame this one on the docs! WE as the consumers of these meds must become MORE than fully aware of all the pro's, con's and consequences of any and all we 'consume'.
Use/take any and all with caution? That's all I'm suggesting.
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Indeed. I fully realize that medicines (especially when you get into things like narcotic pain medicines) can be really harsh on our bodies and we need to do the research. I look up every single medicine that I take and watch carefully for symptoms. I also have blood work done to make sure it isn't damaging my kidneys.
But I cannot tell you the number of posts I have read throughout NT (and on other websites--it isn't just here) where people say things like "You should NEVER take [medicineA] because I had a very serious reaction to it... you should only take [medicineB] because it doesn't have as many side effects." Then there are people who are totally against any pharmaceutical 'drug' and tell people they should only take supplements and OTC pain relievers. Well that's all fine and dandy if that works for them... but that isn't going to cut it for everyone.
It is great to hear what other people have experienced.. and hear about some uncommon side effects that people may not be aware of. But it really bothers me when people tell another person that they should not, under ANY circumstances, take medicine A, B, or C. What works for one person will not always work for another.
(This is not just about this thread... I am just talking in general. I really feel that the patient and his or her doctor should make the ultimate decision on what to try--not some random stranger over the internet. Advice and suggestions are valuable--but they should not be the ultimate authority.)
So.. I am in total agreement with you.
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