I'm glad the drug companies are required to disclose potential side effects now, because even if they're "safe", I think the patient should have the opportunity to choose whether or not he wants to risk those particular side effects. In the case of this drug, I can't see where these side effects would be worth risking unless you were really in a bad spot with your illness.
How about Alli with its anal leakage? Or Accutane with its propensity to causing almost-certain birth defects (you have to sign a document promising to have an abortion if you get pregnant while on Accutane.)
Tuumble, what's the alternative? Do you just learn to deal with your seizures drug-free? What happens if you're driving when a blackout occurs? Are there 'natural' treatments for petit mal?
p.s. your mom loves you and wants you to be safe and healthy. what a great feeling, huh?
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