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I haven't been on depression medication in a long time, but I was talking about it with a friend the other day, and it reminded me of something I thought was really strange at the time and I'm just wondering how common is this.
I was sent to this psychiatrist to get some an anti-depression prescription. We had a short meeting and then when it came around to talking about the medication, he pulls out 2 sample packages of these two different meds, and he simply said, "which one do you want to take?" As I had completely no clue as to anything amount anti-depression and asked him what was the difference. He only said that they are all the same. That's it--no other information or countraindications or anything about the meds itself, and I thought this was completely unprofessional and irresponsible for a physician.
So which one did I pick? The one with the prettiest package. After only the first day's dose, I got really sick, and he promptly told me to stop taking it and then prescribed me a generic drug.
Needless to say, I got rid of him real quick.
But, especially now that there are so many prescription medications being advertised all over the place, how common is this for physicians/psychiatrists to allow patients to choose their own medications especially without giving them any information about the meds themselves for an informed decision? I would think this is completely irresponsible.
I was sent to this psychiatrist to get some an anti-depression prescription. We had a short meeting and then when it came around to talking about the medication, he pulls out 2 sample packages of these two different meds, and he simply said, "which one do you want to take?" As I had completely no clue as to anything amount anti-depression and asked him what was the difference. He only said that they are all the same. That's it--no other information or countraindications or anything about the meds itself, and I thought this was completely unprofessional and irresponsible for a physician.
So which one did I pick? The one with the prettiest package. After only the first day's dose, I got really sick, and he promptly told me to stop taking it and then prescribed me a generic drug.
Needless to say, I got rid of him real quick.
But, especially now that there are so many prescription medications being advertised all over the place, how common is this for physicians/psychiatrists to allow patients to choose their own medications especially without giving them any information about the meds themselves for an informed decision? I would think this is completely irresponsible.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I HAVE LOST CONFIDENCE IN THERAPISTS TOO . TOO MANY SEEM T WATVH THE CLOCK..AND GIVE YOU THE SAME OLD BLAH BLAH BLAH
SORRY IF I SEEM JADED.
"Doc, I don't watch TV so I don't know what these drugs do. I don't know if I need a SSRI or an MAOI. I don't know if I need Xanax or Remeron. I don't know what I need. That's why I'm here, talking with you. YOU are the one who is supposed to be schooled and smart enough to explain to me what is wrong and which one to take. This is NOT guessing game...THIS IS MY LIFE!"
That's what I wish I had the kohonas to say.
The doc I have now said it would be trial and error before we got the right one. Fortunately for me, the 2nd pill worked. I've been on several meds for anxiety/panic and I have finally found one that works and works well.
If your doctor is really listening to you, they will know if you need anti/depression or anti/anxiety meds.
Too many docs just want to treat symptoms and not the actual source of the problem.
I hope you have better luck with your new doctor.
But I think most of the drug ads are very irresponsible. At least the magazine ones are able to print the drug information along with the ad.
But the TV commercials are totally misleading. There's this one drug ad that doesn't even tell you want conditions it's suppose to treat--only that it'll "make your life so much better".