All Discussions Tagged 'prescriptions' - TBD2024-03-29T06:34:57Zhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=prescriptions&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDRUGStag:teebeedee.ning.com,2010-03-30:1991841:Topic:8973262010-03-30T16:07:51.410ZCWO3ROBBIEhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/CWO3ROBBIE
<p>Prescription drugs that is.</p>
<p>The current health care debate has caused me and many others to take an increased interest in the status of health care in the US.</p>
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<p>During some of my research I came across the following information. "The first line of defense in health care is usually prescription drugs. Research has shown that 90% of prescription drugs work for less than 50% of the intended population".</p>
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<p>In other words, 9 out of 10 prescription drugs work…</p>
<p>Prescription drugs that is.</p>
<p>The current health care debate has caused me and many others to take an increased interest in the status of health care in the US.</p>
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<p>During some of my research I came across the following information. "The first line of defense in health care is usually prescription drugs. Research has shown that 90% of prescription drugs work for less than 50% of the intended population".</p>
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<p>In other words, 9 out of 10 prescription drugs work less than half the time!!!</p>
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<p>This leads to the conclusion that we could save a large amount of the money we now spend on health care if we knew what worked for each individual.</p>
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<p>OK! I will now throw this open to discussion. First I would like to know if any of you have had medicine prescribed for you that didn't work?</p>
<p>Did your Doctor look to see what meds had been prescribed for you in the past?</p>
<p>Are you one of those RARE INDIVIDUALS that experenced "Side Effects"</p>
<p>Are your medical records accessible when you travel?</p>
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