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I actually suspect a fairly large amount of those prescriptions were for off label use. But... Seems like the sort of side effects these medicines have should
by astura 7y ago
I actually suspect a fairly large amount of those prescriptions were for off label use.
But... Seems like the sort of side effects these medicines have should give us a pause when using them on vulnerable populations. Especially when the benefits are not especially clear.
- dkarl 7y agoYou're exactly right. IBS is a legit off-label use for the antidepressant my brother-in-law was prescribed. I suspect doctors hear about these off-label uses and don't weigh the psychoactive effects because they're writing the prescription for a physical problem.
- lonelappde 7y agoHow is that an acceptable side effect for approving an off label use?