Posted by KimStereo on November 13, 2008, at 12:02:30
In reply to Re: Drug Patents should be extened..What do you think » KimStereo, posted by mav27 on November 13, 2008, at 4:33:07
I think some of you have missed the point. By simply adding or removing a single isomer, a drug can be called something else, a new patent can be obtained, and clinical trials can begin. It's a speedier and less costly process than coming up with newer "Noval" drugs. That was my point when I said extending patents would be beneficial. I realize some people swear by Celexa and others by Lexapro and some say both are terrible meds. I was just using this as an example of what actually goes on in the Pharmacy world. I think it is true that the "cleaner" the drug is, the less side effects one will experience thus making the drug more tolerable. So I wasn't trying to say that Lexapro was a good or bad drug. I'm just wondering if Forest labs next drug will be something like "Celexapro", just another SSRI... I was reading alot on Stablon recently, an SSRE, this is the only drug of it's kind in the world and the Europeans rant and rave over this medication. Although one can get it from an online pharmacy, why isn't it here.... If you read the literature, it all says the only reason it's not in the U.S. is because the Patent ran out. Thats pretty bad considering it might help people who can't tolerate or respond to SSRI's. These are just my thoughts and opinions..
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