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Re: Dexedrine vs. Provigil

Posted by tominjax on July 19, 2002 at 15:02:16:

In Reply to: Dexedrine vs. Provigil posted by AmyM on July 19, 2002 at 14:37:21:

I speak from over 30 years as a pharmacist. It is my observation that the risks of amphetamines etc, are greater than the benifits.
They can work great in a certain subset of patients and is appropriate, but not all.

The problem is the same as tranquilizers, pain killers, and stimulants. When does a person get off them??
A certain percentage get to enjoy them and the problems begins.
How many times have i cautioned a patient of the dangers of 5 years on sleeping pills or the wonders of prednisone in controling arthritis discomfort? They always say, "my dr prescribed it". That makes it right... go figure.

thought for the day. Fifty percent of all Doctors graduate in the bottom half of their class....... ;-)

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