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Re: Just be Dianosed Today - Do not like doc's Treatment plan

From: Anonymo (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Jan 15 12:26:50 2003

LOL.

TAP Pharmacueticals is the manufacturer of Lupron. They are very unethical, in my opinion, and are the defendant in numerous lawsuits for this.

The FDA in 2001, after vigorous lobbying by TAP, did approve Lupron for a second 6-month retreatment, IF a bone density loss test was done first, AND add-back therapy of Aygestin was used.

Also, unfortunately, much to my dismay, I HAVE heard of Lupron being used for years in some cases, and more and more often now. Once the FDA has approved something for a particular use, the only limitation is on the manufacturer of the drug, who is forbidden to advertise it for other uses. But doctors can still prescribe it for pretty much any use they want, and the manufacturer (TAP) just works behind the scenes to fund studies and incentives and campaigns to get the doctors to prescribe it for other uses.

This is the unfortunate reality of medicine in America today.

At Wed, 15 Jan 2003, Abby wrote: >
>At Tue, 14 Jan 2003, Victoria wrote:
>>
>>I had talked to one doctor (just professional type stuff, not a doctor/patient relationship) and what I was told was that that
>>is apparently how some are doing things now: giving medication without a diagnosis. I can't remember all the details. I
>>disagreed with her on this. I know Lupron was spoken of, its like an insurance kind of thing. They don't have to operate, save
>>$, and just give you Lupron. I'd give my right arm to know if they allowed that on any of their female relatives or friends. ;)
>>Don't ask me, but I don't think I'd want to be TAP, that's asking for a major lawsuit.
>>
>>What does TAP mean? I'm sort of flat-lining here, and can't figure it out quickly!
>
>I've never heard of taking Lupron for years and years. The old school
>of thought was 6 months max. In the long run, the old school of thought
>often turns out to be wisest. I think a second opinion is a good idea.
>Sometimes, when a diagnosis doesn't come up after numerous tests, it
>makes sense to try a medication to see if the problem goes away.. I
>don't think it makes sense to make a diagnosis of endo without any tests
>and throw a medication at it. And Lupron for years? Wouldn't you get
>osteoporosis, among other things?

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