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Do you find it ironic that some prescription medication's side effects are more serious than the illness they are supposed to be curing?

By Christina Asked Nov 4 2009 6:23PM
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by Sir Mikey on Nov 4, 2009 at 6:37 pm Permalink

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Yep, well cure your exzema but you will have lower body paralysas and chronic joint pain, and lupus. have fun with that. Great question christina, Have a great night:)
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Avatar Christina Nov, 05 2009 at 11:53 AM
Great answer LOL Thanks +5

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by mrbuddhafreak on Nov 4, 2009 at 9:54 pm Permalink

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Ironic, but not surprising. If everybody had the same reactions to a drug, you could test it on one person and know all the possible side effects. But even after you test it on thousands, you won't know all the possible side effects that will happen when the drug is given to millions.
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Avatar Christina Nov, 05 2009 at 11:52 AM
Good point thanks +5

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by Old School - In Memory of Harley on Nov 4, 2009 at 6:38 pm Permalink

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That's why I always insist upon Placebo....;-D...
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Avatar Old School - In Memory of Harley Nov, 05 2009 at 08:51 AM
[Old School blushes and reaches into the medicine cabinet]...;-D...
Avatar RosieGHM Jetpacker Nov, 05 2009 at 11:38 AM
:) :) :)
Avatar Christina Nov, 05 2009 at 11:52 AM
=) +5

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by Firebrand on Nov 4, 2009 at 6:34 pm Permalink

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Not just ironic but sadly and sometimes disastrous in their effects.
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Avatar Christina Nov, 05 2009 at 11:55 AM
True Firebrand Thank you +5
Avatar Firebrand Nov, 05 2009 at 12:11 PM
Welcome :)

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by SoulSearcher on Nov 4, 2009 at 9:00 pm Permalink

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I find it disturbing, but not to worry, they have another pill for each side effect. People are being chemically blasted more and more every day and paying for it. +4
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Avatar Christina Nov, 05 2009 at 11:57 AM
You're right SS +5

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by Anti-Semantic - Quaerens Intellectum on Nov 17, 2009 at 2:07 pm Permalink

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I'm sure many guys would think blindness is a worthy tradeoff for a super-potent erection.
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Avatar Christina Nov, 20 2009 at 08:49 PM
LOL! I never thought of it that way! You're probably right though! Thanks +5

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by Icognegro on Nov 5, 2009 at 3:43 am Permalink

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Well not really i mean If you take a medication that treats your issue and the only side effects to the medication are:
# anal leakage
■slurred speech;
■loss of balance or coordination;
■easy bruising or bleeding; or
■unusual weakness...feeling suicidal
Less serious side effects may include:
■dizziness, drowsiness, spinning sensation;
■nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite;
■feeling irritable;
■blurred vision;
■mild skin rash; or
■impotence, loss of interest in sex.

tottaly worth it!! ( soo being sarcastic) :)
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Avatar Christina Nov, 05 2009 at 11:55 AM
LMAO! +5 Thanks
Avatar Icognegro Nov, 05 2009 at 02:30 PM
your welcome, i should ask this question to my friend who is taking a smoking cessation medication - she told me the side effects were suicidal tendencies! So i'm like great you wont be smoking but you also may kill yourself hmmmm...
Avatar Christina Nov, 05 2009 at 02:57 PM
It's ridiculous isn't it?

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by RosieGHM Jetpacker on Nov 5, 2009 at 3:35 am Permalink

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I find it unconscionable. The list of side effects are frightening. Personally I think the creators of these drugs could do better than they do but with each possible side effect another medication needs to be taken so you see they keep their bottom line healthy by insuring conditions that need more medication. Sad! :( Happy Thursday! :)
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Avatar Christina Nov, 05 2009 at 11:56 AM
I agree! +5 Happy Thursday to you too!
Avatar RosieGHM Jetpacker Nov, 05 2009 at 01:35 PM
Thank you Christina! :)
Avatar Icognegro Nov, 05 2009 at 02:38 PM
yep its like a viscious cycle . i think pharmacist and doctors are legalized drug pushers

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by mirror I rorrim on Nov 4, 2009 at 6:38 pm Permalink

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i just dont see why marijuana isnt a common prescription medication for pain. . . . no bad side effects. . . . not addictive
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Avatar Christina Nov, 05 2009 at 11:57 AM
Thanks! +5

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by K10 on Nov 4, 2009 at 6:29 pm Permalink

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That is why I wonder do prescription drugs really work. Because they might cure one thing but harm another part of your body like the liver. +4
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Avatar Christina Nov, 04 2009 at 06:32 PM
I have had the same doubts myself, it seems like once you get put on one medication, it all goes downhill from there, and before you know it you are on 10 different pills. +5
Avatar K10 Nov, 04 2009 at 06:42 PM
Yes, you got that right. I have heard that doctors get a kickback from all the prescription companies. So it does not surprise me that they like to prescibe prescrition drugs. I was at my doctor about two months ago and he was concerned about something so he wanted me to go see a specialist which I did. I had to take a few hours off of work for about three visits, and in the end there ended up being nothing wrong. I am getting to the point where if nothing is wrong with me I am not going to go, because every time you do go they always seem to find something wrong or send you to another doctor.
Avatar Christina Nov, 05 2009 at 11:54 AM
Yep, same here, it's all about the money anymore.


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