Children on anti-depressants

[mskris]

Li'l Baa and Jorgy, et al:

My copy of the PDR (Physician's Desk Reference) is my "bible" when it comes to medications. I would never fill a prescription without consulting it. It contains all the package inserts for every approved prescription drug in the country.

I can't tell you how many times I've asked a doc about a particular med based on my own research. The bottom line is that in medicine, as in everything else, we have to be educated consumers. There's no way every doc can read every journal article in his field and stay abreast of every development. Some do better than others, but it's up to us to educate ourselves. In addition, it is just going to be that some products are better for some people and others for other people. That's why most conditions have more than one product available, even if the products are similar...everyone reacts differently.

Kris

[Jorgy]

Kris, good for you. You are right, docs are not gods(eventhough some of them would dispute this!) I like the nursing Drug reference because it is not as comprehensie as th PDR as in it does not go into the chemical compasition and all that stuff. It is quicker and easier to use. All patients need to educate themselves. It is not only their right but is also their responsibility to make informed decisions about their care. Sue

[Honeysmom]

I couldn't agree more with both of you. I never give my family ANYTHING without checking it out. Even if it seems safe advertising can sometimes make us beleive that some drugs are "wonder drugs" and unfortunatly they just are not.