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[Not Afraid]

Eh, the side effects listed are usually rare or come after taking the medication for a while. I recently was taken off a medication after taking it for 4 years because the build up of the drug was starting to cause some side effects. I am one who takes complete responsability for my medical care and went to the Dr. fully armed with information about side effects and what I was experiencing but he was the decision maker - he's the Doctor and the expert.

I think the drug companies' need to CYA is only part of it. I think patients need to know the possible side effects of what they are taking. Patients should take more responsability for monotoring their bodies and what the drugs may be causing. But, most of these drugs, the side effects are rare.

When I took Tamoxifen post cancer, I had SEVERE side effects which were VERY rare for that particular drug. But, I knew enough to call the Dr. right away. This stuff happens. It is better to have the medications that will help most people but keep all informed of what to watch out for.