Meds, and side effects, was: bipolar disorder OT Kerri

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On 10/16/06, Kerri L-J <kdljones wrote:

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> ... My husband and I always shake our heads during the

> commercials because the list of side effects FAR surpasses that of the

> actual illness the medication is treating.

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They *have* to list all that. But it does *not* mean that everyone who

takes that med will have that side effect. I was on a med that is widely

used, and does wonders for many, many folks. Unfortunately, I developed

symtoms that had us all thinking for about two years that I was developing

MS. I won't mention the med name, because I feel that it is a great drug for

many, and I don't want anyone worring about it, if they or their loved one

is prescribed it. It just didn't work with my body's chemistry.

Unfortunately, one just doesn't know what reaction s/he will have to any

med, until they take it. By the way, I have been " MS " symptom free for over

a year now, since stopping that med. I have a dear friend who is on it, and

it is a lifesaver for him.