John752 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I've had a few problems, too, but one of the best things that ever happened to me was the result of a pharmacy mnistake. I ran out of my antidepressant (Nortriptylene). The pharmacy mixed up the mailing label, sending it to a town I never lived in. I had taken that med for years, and was worried I would go back into a major depression. That was 5 months ago. Not only have I not had any depression, my mind has been clearer than it's been in a very long time. I'm able to work, to write, think, do all kinds of stuff I didn't have the mental or physical energy to do before. I don't recommend anyone go off their meds without their doctor's supervision, but from time to time, I think it's a good idea to question your doc about whether some meds can actually be causing more problems than they're helping to alleviate. For me, I'm just glad that pharmacist screwed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted September 19, 2008 Author HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 19, 2008 Nortriptylene is a very harsh medicine. I took it for awhile its old and cheap so the VA likes it. Lots of side affects as you mentioned. I am glad that it worked out for you. Still it usually is not a good idea to go off a med like that. Veterans deserve real choice for their health care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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