Posted by Stephanie L. on January 4, 2000, at 16:53:27
In reply to Re: Here you are(at least a start), posted by Stephanie L. on January 4, 2000, at 16:45:38
> > > > I will search further for a more concrete example. That could take awhile (most laws are of the form "Thou shalt not" instead of "Thou can do")
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> > > James here....
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> > > It's called off label perscribing. Fhen/Phen would be a good example. Stims for adult ADD till reciently. Using anti-sezure meds for moods.
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> > > j
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> > Yeah, that's a good example. Another example is treating premature ejaculation with SSRIs.
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> > If I read her post correctly, I think Stephanie wanted assurance that her doc could prescribe a drug that is unapproved for ANY condition in the US.
> > Sort of like the situation with moclobemide, which is not approved for use in the US for anything at all (depression or otherwise). I have asked a physician and been told
> > that he could prescribe it anyway - the difficulty then becomes obtaining it. She wants a more concrete quote/example/reference than my say-so...I think.
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> > BruceBruce:
Your interpretation of what I'm looking for is exactly right. To give you a little more detail --
the drug is reboxetine, and I obtained some from England. I'm on four medications already
for depression and hesitate to try the drug
on my own. I want my Doc to be involved, but he will need proof that it's ok. thanks again.
poster:Stephanie L.
thread:16003
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