Posted by SLS on August 8, 2011, at 7:24:28
In reply to Re: Is it possible to be allergic to antidepressants?, posted by 49er on August 8, 2011, at 2:37:29
> > > 49er
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> > Nice to see you again.
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> > :-)
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> > Your suggestions sound reasonable to me, especially with the newer data indicating that Chantix can produce psychiatric side effects. Maybe having a depressive disorder (MDD and BP) leaves one more vulnerable to these effects. I haven't looked into it, though.
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> > Have a good day.
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> > - Scott
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> Thanks Scott.
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> I just feel that since there are so many options for quitting smoking, that it is insane to start with meds.
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> And the suggestion that someone like G-man who can't quit smoking needs an antidepressant absolutely makes no sense in light of the people who have quit who never touched an AD. It took them several attempts but eventually, they succeeded.
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> Just so you know, I am not against using meds for people to quit smoking. If someone is in grave danger health wise and has been unable to quite smoking using other methods, then I think trying a drug makes sense.
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> 49er
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That is an especially insightful, sober, and balanced perspective. Thanks.
- ScottSome see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.
poster:SLS
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