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Originally Posted by Wild Coyote
Thanks so much BirdDancer. 
I would like to add:
I have used neuroleptic meds off and on for 30 years and I have, so far, no TD. Each time, I have needed the various meds, I have had to make a choice as to whether or not to take the risk. Each time, I have chosen the med. I had, each time, made an informed choice.
Not everyone has had the luxury of an informed choice, unfortunately. 
My friend had no idea this could happen to her, which feels like a huge betrayal to her. She is very upset with her pdoc, of course.
While I don't want to feed into fear, I do think it's important people have an opportunity for informed consent.
I feel more comfortable with my choices because I have gone forward with neuroleptics with informed consent.
WC |
Thanks, Wild Coyote!
I agree that far too often doctors give inadequate to no information about the medications they put patients on. Too often patients must take the initiative to learn about them themselves. It's a shame that often a pharmacist may be the first person that asks if there are questions. Often patients even forgo even that opportunity.