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Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Consumerist: Beware of your prescription!

Golly, are there anything safe anymore? Or are we being too careful? Or its better be safe and to be sorry. Consumerist asked their readers about prescription(s) that they might take and that they might have side effects that could affect their daily function. Oh, wow, do they ever get enough response. There are more in the comments tread.
The side effects rings true especially to the folks that have depression or related issues & especially with these issues, its advisable to speak to your family physician before listening to the rest of us & (may you take us with the grain of a salt!)
clipped from consumerist.com

9 Legal Drugs With Extremely Disturbing Side Effects

MIRAPEX - for "Restless Leg Syndrome"
ABILIFY - bipolar disorder, schizophrenia
FLOMAX - decreases symptoms from having an enlarged prostate (mainly frequent urination)
ALLI - weight loss aid
VERAMYSYT - "treats allergy symptoms with a gentle fine mist that is scent-free."
ORTHO-NOVUM - birth control pill
ADVAIR - asthma treatment
CHANTIX - anti-smoking aid
ACCUTANE - acne

This Is My Brain on Chantix [NY Mag]

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