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<blockquote data-quote="dreamer" data-source="post: 18489" data-attributes="member: 1697"><p>I tried unsuccessfully to post a reply last nite. </p><p>If my reply posts in duplicate or triplicate, my advance apologies....(a WebTV-new site complication) </p><p></p><p>Mostly I wanted to say medications are like fire. Both can be very helpful and useful, can even save lives. BUT both can also be quite dangerous.....Yes, you do need to be informed and know what the possible risks are and what the signs and symptoms are that you should watch for. And you need to be aware docs and pharmacists are human and even the best can make mistakes miss signs or whatever....AND you need to realize the risks one person may be willing to gamble with might not be risks someone else is willing to gamble with. For example, I did risk certain side effects for my dtr on some medications she was given, such as weight gain at the time becuz in my opinion the risk of suicide was a greater immediate concern than whatever problems severe weight gain might hold. Sadly, suicidality got worse with those medications. </p><p>I am on some medications currently that are full of possible life threatening risks. I am not sure I would permit my children to take the medications I currently use.....BUT the option for me is to remain helpless and totally dependant without these medications....so- I chose to take the associated risks for myself, even if I am borrowing time from the end of my life to raise my kids. </p><p></p><p>The main point does seem to be INFORMED consent. </p><p>As a nurse I personaly know MANY docs and many pharmacists who feel they do not want to take the time to fully inform a patient of ALL the POSSIBLE adverse reactions to medications. Not verbally, anyway. SOme will say they do not have time. SOme will say it would scare patients away from possible help, - some will say hey, the insert comes in the drug packageing. IF your Rx comes with the drug insert, READ IT. If you do not understand the terminology on the drug insert, LOOK IT UP. Becuz the drug insert is usually included with a medication, many docs and pharamcists will fall back on saying THAT is your informed consent.....you were provided that info- it was your responsibility to read it. ANd if you had concerns or questions, you shoulda brought those concerns/questions up with the doctor. </p><p></p><p>Please understand, I am NOT saying I agree with this stand but I am saying this is what a LOT of docs feel. </p><p>Also please understand I am not saying ALL docs feel that way.....but many docs. </p><p>It is prudent and wise to research any medication you take or give your loved ones. People DO make mistakes, errors happen and adverse side effects DO occur. Some are simply an inconvenience, some are uncomfortable, and on occasion some can be life threatening, and some can be irreversible. </p><p>Do you research so YOU can make the decisions based on which gambles YOU are willing to accept. What do YOU personally feel is an acceptable risk? and research it so YOU can identify the warning signs of an impending problem ASAP-----becuz it is YOU there with your child much more than the Rxing doctor. It is YOU who will notice signs first, so you do need to know what to watch for. </p><p></p><p>Also keep in mind- a "low risk" is still a possibility. a 1% risk is still a risk. ANd sometimes one of us just might be that 1% of the people who do develop that adverse effect. Know how to recognize it should it happen. </p><p></p><p>Everyone here must have access to internet. Look up your medications by their manufacturer. READ the info the manufacturer provides. Whether your doctor informs you or not-----it is your loved one at risk----take that step. </p><p>All of us have different levels of risk we are willing to take. </p><p>And when you read the info ASK your doctor any questions you have. Ask him point blank.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dreamer, post: 18489, member: 1697"] I tried unsuccessfully to post a reply last nite. If my reply posts in duplicate or triplicate, my advance apologies....(a WebTV-new site complication) Mostly I wanted to say medications are like fire. Both can be very helpful and useful, can even save lives. BUT both can also be quite dangerous.....Yes, you do need to be informed and know what the possible risks are and what the signs and symptoms are that you should watch for. And you need to be aware docs and pharmacists are human and even the best can make mistakes miss signs or whatever....AND you need to realize the risks one person may be willing to gamble with might not be risks someone else is willing to gamble with. For example, I did risk certain side effects for my dtr on some medications she was given, such as weight gain at the time becuz in my opinion the risk of suicide was a greater immediate concern than whatever problems severe weight gain might hold. Sadly, suicidality got worse with those medications. I am on some medications currently that are full of possible life threatening risks. I am not sure I would permit my children to take the medications I currently use.....BUT the option for me is to remain helpless and totally dependant without these medications....so- I chose to take the associated risks for myself, even if I am borrowing time from the end of my life to raise my kids. The main point does seem to be INFORMED consent. As a nurse I personaly know MANY docs and many pharmacists who feel they do not want to take the time to fully inform a patient of ALL the POSSIBLE adverse reactions to medications. Not verbally, anyway. SOme will say they do not have time. SOme will say it would scare patients away from possible help, - some will say hey, the insert comes in the drug packageing. IF your Rx comes with the drug insert, READ IT. If you do not understand the terminology on the drug insert, LOOK IT UP. Becuz the drug insert is usually included with a medication, many docs and pharamcists will fall back on saying THAT is your informed consent.....you were provided that info- it was your responsibility to read it. ANd if you had concerns or questions, you shoulda brought those concerns/questions up with the doctor. Please understand, I am NOT saying I agree with this stand but I am saying this is what a LOT of docs feel. Also please understand I am not saying ALL docs feel that way.....but many docs. It is prudent and wise to research any medication you take or give your loved ones. People DO make mistakes, errors happen and adverse side effects DO occur. Some are simply an inconvenience, some are uncomfortable, and on occasion some can be life threatening, and some can be irreversible. Do you research so YOU can make the decisions based on which gambles YOU are willing to accept. What do YOU personally feel is an acceptable risk? and research it so YOU can identify the warning signs of an impending problem ASAP-----becuz it is YOU there with your child much more than the Rxing doctor. It is YOU who will notice signs first, so you do need to know what to watch for. Also keep in mind- a "low risk" is still a possibility. a 1% risk is still a risk. ANd sometimes one of us just might be that 1% of the people who do develop that adverse effect. Know how to recognize it should it happen. Everyone here must have access to internet. Look up your medications by their manufacturer. READ the info the manufacturer provides. Whether your doctor informs you or not-----it is your loved one at risk----take that step. All of us have different levels of risk we are willing to take. And when you read the info ASK your doctor any questions you have. Ask him point blank. [/QUOTE]
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