Posted by SLS on May 26, 2006, at 18:38:40
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal - Publicity, posted by Jaspar on May 26, 2006, at 10:58:25
> > Do you think that publicity and more visible caution statements are enough,
> > or would you like to see Cymbalta removed from the market?> I would NOT like to see Cymbalta removed from the market. I LIKE there being various meds to choose from because for SOME people, THIS IS the "RIGHT" med for THEM.
I agree with you.
It is unfortunate that we don't yet have drugs that will successfully treat everyone. Until there are better drugs, we need all the help we can get.
The problem here seems to be one of informed consent. People are very angry that they were not told there were withdrawal effects from discontinuing antidepressant medication. People want someone to blame. Blame the drug? The drug is what it is.
We accept that drugs for other illnesses have significant health risks involved with their administration. Why should depression be treated differently?
- Scott
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