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Posted by steve12 on October 26, 2004, at 7:45:44
Too good to be true in my opinion. They claim it has no side effects based on a sample of 350 patients. That number is extremely small - - it could be lethal to 5 of every 1000 who ingest it and that side effect could easily be missed. They did not state the length of their trials, but standard in the industry is 6 weeks. How do they know it doesn't cause long term side effects? Also, they seem to be making their claim based on discontinuation rates. Only one person discontinued. Perhaps that means it's a powerfully addictive compound. My advice is to keep an eye (not both eyes, just one) on the compound, and NEVER trust promotional literature.
Posted by SLS on October 26, 2004, at 8:19:22
In reply to Nemifitide, posted by steve12 on October 26, 2004, at 7:45:44
> Too good to be true in my opinion. They claim it has no side effects based on a sample of 350 patients. That number is extremely small - - it could be lethal to 5 of every 1000 who ingest it and that side effect could easily be missed. They did not state the length of their trials, but standard in the industry is 6 weeks. How do they know it doesn't cause long term side effects? Also, they seem to be making their claim based on discontinuation rates. Only one person discontinued. Perhaps that means it's a powerfully addictive compound. My advice is to keep an eye (not both eyes, just one) on the compound, and NEVER trust promotional literature.
All very good points.
I have a great deal of respect for John Feighner. I think his motives are admirable and dedicated to the advancement of therapeutics.
- Scott
Posted by Sad Panda on October 26, 2004, at 9:28:10
In reply to Nemifitide, posted by steve12 on October 26, 2004, at 7:45:44
> Too good to be true in my opinion. They claim it has no side effects based on a sample of 350 patients. That number is extremely small - - it could be lethal to 5 of every 1000 who ingest it and that side effect could easily be missed. They did not state the length of their trials, but standard in the industry is 6 weeks. How do they know it doesn't cause long term side effects? Also, they seem to be making their claim based on discontinuation rates. Only one person discontinued. Perhaps that means it's a powerfully addictive compound. My advice is to keep an eye (not both eyes, just one) on the compound, and NEVER trust promotional literature.
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>Show me a drug without side effects & I'll show you one that doesn't do anything. :)
Cheers,
Paul.
Posted by jboud24 on October 26, 2004, at 13:02:14
In reply to Re: Nemifitide, posted by Sad Panda on October 26, 2004, at 9:28:10
The simple truth is that no one is going to go for injections of an anti-depressant except in-patients at a psych-ward. Most researchers have admirable intentions but sometimes get lost along the way in an obsession to 'make' their idea happen. I think nemifitide may work, but I know it wont work as an injection.
Posted by SLS on October 26, 2004, at 13:30:30
In reply to Re: Nemifitide, posted by jboud24 on October 26, 2004, at 13:02:14
> The simple truth is that no one is going to go for injections of an anti-depressant except in-patients at a psych-ward.
I would if it would work for me, but that is because nothing else has. It will probably come out as a patch, anyway.
- Scott
Posted by karaS on October 26, 2004, at 15:53:43
In reply to Re: Nemifitide, posted by Sad Panda on October 26, 2004, at 9:28:10
Posted by ravenstorm on October 27, 2004, at 11:48:32
In reply to Re: Nemifitide :-) (nm) » Sad Panda, posted by karaS on October 26, 2004, at 15:53:43
According to the company website I found,(and I haven't looked at it in a while--so forgive me if I get some of the finer points wrong) it seems to be a subcutaneous "thing" that is only "injected" every six to eight weeks or something like that. It is not what you would think of as a typical injection.
And I would take it that way even it was a daily injection as my stomach is so bad I can barely take any medications. What are you suppossed to do if you have severe stomach problems and a mental illness.
I was very bummed when it got set back in trials.
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