Posted by vandy on November 6, 2003, at 10:40:08
In reply to No warning - why?, posted by MissB on November 6, 2003, at 10:29:54
Be kind to the Doc! In the early part of the thread there was a doctor who slammed Lexapro because he claimed it was just an attempt to get around a patent expiration. Everybody has an agenda. Unfortunately, we all forget that. Here's a guess about your Doc: She heard that point of view about the patent expiration and gave it some credibility. Lexapro is about 50% less dosage than Celexa. Logic told her that she could cut your dosage and the side effect should be identical, since it was the same drug in different clothing. Hey, despite the fact that we frequently deify them, doctors are only human. Besides, if they knew everything we wouldn't need each other and I would never have had the chance to meet you! I like this way better. ;)
> Why do Dr's do this? No explanation of the SE's and as a result we get scared, stressed out, and possibly end up making decisions about our meds that are quick and wrong. I was given a bag full of Lexapro samples to take - there was no inserts. I did ask my Dr. about the SE's - her response was that since I've been on Celexa I shouldn't have to deal with any. I never had these SE's with Celexa. I'm very angry. We go to our Dr. in trust looking for answers on living a healthier life only to have information withheld. Why? Don't they think we need to know?
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