Comments on: Drug Safety Jitters http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jit.html A gold mine of straight talk and encouragement for people living with diabetes Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:05:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: diabetes treatment http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jit.html/comment-page-1#comment-116207 diabetes treatment Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:55:52 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jitters-2.html#comment-116207 I know of certain individuals who had serious psychiatric problems as a result of a certain drug. It produced memory loss and extreme nausea. One wonders whether they do any safety trials on these things I know of certain individuals who had serious psychiatric problems as a result of a certain drug. It produced memory loss and extreme nausea. One wonders whether they do any safety trials on these things

]]> By: Krish http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jit.html/comment-page-1#comment-49584 Krish Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:17:57 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jitters-2.html#comment-49584 <strong>Krish...</strong> Just wanted to drop a note to let you know what a great site you have. It is a great resource and a great place to drop by.... Krish…

Just wanted to drop a note to let you know what a great site you have. It is a great resource and a great place to drop by….

]]> By: camille johnson http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jit.html/comment-page-1#comment-41154 camille johnson Mon, 26 May 2008 20:55:09 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jitters-2.html#comment-41154 re: "all these new medicines" and the cost trend (up, up, and away...) Can somebody please tell me why insulin has NEVER had a generic? Also why test strips and plain ol' monitors have NEVER gone generic? Yes, I know Walgreens, etc., now have their own brand name versions but that's not the same as "generic". There just is no legitimate excuse, it seems to me. re: “all these new medicines” and the cost trend (up, up, and away…)
Can somebody please tell me why insulin has NEVER had a generic? Also why test strips and plain ol’ monitors have NEVER gone generic? Yes, I know Walgreens, etc., now have their own brand name versions but that’s not the same as “generic”. There just is no legitimate excuse, it seems to me.

]]> By: Stephen Rees http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jit.html/comment-page-1#comment-40959 Stephen Rees Wed, 21 May 2008 00:48:27 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jitters-2.html#comment-40959 I am Canadian. I am here to tell you that India is not the only source for cheap prescription meds. And none of ours are bogus. I am not a drug sales person or a spammer. We also have policy here (BC) that if there is a cheaper generic alternative to a brand name drug you are entitled to it, no matter what is on the prescription. Some people are lucky to have drug plans, and our governments do pay for some meds for the permanently disabled or the aged. But the rest of us are on our own, but not at the mercy of big pharma - yet. I am Canadian. I am here to tell you that India is not the only source for cheap prescription meds. And none of ours are bogus. I am not a drug sales person or a spammer.

We also have policy here (BC) that if there is a cheaper generic alternative to a brand name drug you are entitled to it, no matter what is on the prescription.

Some people are lucky to have drug plans, and our governments do pay for some meds for the permanently disabled or the aged. But the rest of us are on our own, but not at the mercy of big pharma – yet.

]]> By: Susannah Fox http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jit.html/comment-page-1#comment-40958 Susannah Fox Tue, 20 May 2008 20:17:57 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jitters-2.html#comment-40958 Just to add fuel to your fire, check out what Joe & Terry Graedon were able to do at The People's Pharmacy site when they began getting reports about a generic drug that wasn't working right: <a href="http://www.e-patients.net/archives/2008/04/epatients_unite.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.e-patients.net/archives/2008/04/epatients_unite.html</a> (The Wall Street Journal article is even more indepth: <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120882069010332969.html?mod=2_1566_leftbox)" rel="nofollow">http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120882069010332969.html?mod=2_1566_leftbox)</a> Just to add fuel to your fire, check out what Joe & Terry Graedon were able to do at The People’s Pharmacy site when they began getting reports about a generic drug that wasn’t working right:

http://www.e-patients.net/archives/2008/04/epatients_unite.html

(The Wall Street Journal article is even more indepth: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120882069010332969.html?mod=2_1566_leftbox)

]]> By: Lauren http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jit.html/comment-page-1#comment-40957 Lauren Tue, 20 May 2008 05:44:25 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jitters-2.html#comment-40957 I disagree that doctors purposely overmedicate in return for kickbacks and drug company swag. That would be highly unethical. Plus, drug companies peering into patient files would violate HIPAA ten million times over. There's tons of evidence for the efficacy of acupuncture and physical therapy and I agree that those avenues should be explored independently of, or in conjunction with, prescription meds. I disagree that doctors purposely overmedicate in return for kickbacks and drug company swag. That would be highly unethical. Plus, drug companies peering into patient files would violate HIPAA ten million times over.

There’s tons of evidence for the efficacy of acupuncture and physical therapy and I agree that those avenues should be explored independently of, or in conjunction with, prescription meds.

]]> By: Mandy http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jit.html/comment-page-1#comment-40956 Mandy Mon, 19 May 2008 18:53:20 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jitters-2.html#comment-40956 One of the scary things about the FDA is the circular problem of it's staff. The FDA is too low in employees to effectively do the job, so they hire. The new hire learns how the internal system works, but then leaves for a better paying job at a drug company. Now the new drug company uses the knowledge and connections of the old FDA employee to facilitate quick approval of their new drug, and the FDA stays understaffed. Definitely a problem. One of the scary things about the FDA is the circular problem of it’s staff. The FDA is too low in employees to effectively do the job, so they hire. The new hire learns how the internal system works, but then leaves for a better paying job at a drug company. Now the new drug company uses the knowledge and connections of the old FDA employee to facilitate quick approval of their new drug, and the FDA stays understaffed. Definitely a problem.

]]> By: Jo http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jit.html/comment-page-1#comment-40955 Jo Mon, 19 May 2008 18:29:58 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jitters-2.html#comment-40955 First we need to remember that the news organizations that report on the FDA, ADA and pharmaceutical industry have their own agenda - and its not the health of this country. Its to make you afraid so you'll go for one of the government run, funded and controlled options (ie: socialism). Second - I don't take one medication before I've researched it thoroughly, especially to see if it will mess with my other medications. Thirdly - doctors over medicate. Its called "under the table bonus" or kick back from the drug companies. Fourthly -- thanks for the post. We all must take charge and not rely on the doctor or drug companies to look out for ourselves. I made an appointment with the foot doctor today and the last thing she told me was to bring a list of all prescribed medications for the doctor to review. If more people took the time to write down what they take and what for, it would help out the various doctors we have to go to all the time. And that includes Aunt Bess. First we need to remember that the news organizations that report on the FDA, ADA and pharmaceutical industry have their own agenda – and its not the health of this country. Its to make you afraid so you’ll go for one of the government run, funded and controlled options (ie: socialism).

Second – I don’t take one medication before I’ve researched it thoroughly, especially to see if it will mess with my other medications.

Thirdly – doctors over medicate. Its called “under the table bonus” or kick back from the drug companies.

Fourthly — thanks for the post. We all must take charge and not rely on the doctor or drug companies to look out for ourselves.

I made an appointment with the foot doctor today and the last thing she told me was to bring a list of all prescribed medications for the doctor to review. If more people took the time to write down what they take and what for, it would help out the various doctors we have to go to all the time. And that includes Aunt Bess.

]]> By: Rian http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jit.html/comment-page-1#comment-40954 Rian Mon, 19 May 2008 15:27:53 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jitters-2.html#comment-40954 Last week on Bill Moyers Journal, Mr. Moyers conducted a very interesting interview with journalist and author Melody Petersen about her new book "Our Daily Meds" investigating the pharmaceutical industry which she reports to be broken and warped by marketing. Link [ <a href="http://tinyurl.com/6o5ez5" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/6o5ez5</a> ] Last week on Bill Moyers Journal, Mr. Moyers conducted a very interesting interview with journalist and author Melody Petersen about her new book “Our Daily Meds” investigating the pharmaceutical industry which she reports to be broken and warped by marketing. Link [ http://tinyurl.com/6o5ez5 ]

]]> By: Dave http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jit.html/comment-page-1#comment-40953 Dave Mon, 19 May 2008 15:21:26 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/05/drug-safety-jitters-2.html#comment-40953 Hello, you mentioned that you have Carpal Tunnel syndrome. Have tried going to a physical therapist? I mean a good one that will look at you overall posture? My wife is a PT and has mentioned that Carpal Tunnel is usually caused be bad posture or body alignment issues. Just thought you may want to look at that avenue instead of taking drugs. God know we diabetics already take plenty and one less is that much better. Dave Hello, you mentioned that you have Carpal Tunnel syndrome. Have tried going to a physical therapist? I mean a good one that will look at you overall posture? My wife is a PT and has mentioned that Carpal Tunnel is usually caused be bad posture or body alignment issues. Just thought you may want to look at that avenue instead of taking drugs. God know we diabetics already take plenty and one less is that much better.

Dave

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