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ADVMAN1019

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Dec 21, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/21/97
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I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
never
been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
devestating drug.

Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
the horrific downside this product produces.

Anyone else interested in pursuing this ?

RJ

IluvMntana

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Dec 21, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/21/97
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I would say the doctor would be more at fault than the manufacturer. It is the
doctor's business to know about the drugs he is prescribing and to inform you
of any adverse side affects. I'm sure the manufacturer has always been aware of
the side effects, as well as dispensing pharmacists - it's their job.

Anybody else's thoughts on this?

Karen

Colin Campbell

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Dec 21, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/21/97
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advma...@aol.com (ADVMAN1019) wrote:

>I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
>never
>been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
>devestating drug.

I take it you never read the pharmicist's insert that came with the
medication?

You are probably the only asthmatic I've ever met who wasn't aware
that pred has severe side effects. Haven't you ever read any books,
magazine articles, etc. on asthma?

>
>Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
>the horrific downside this product produces.

Question: Did you ask him?


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Jack Hamilton

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Dec 21, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/21/97
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On Sun, 21 Dec 1997 05:25:20 GMT, colin*@pacbell.net (Colin Campbell)
wrote:

>I take it you never read the pharmicist's insert that came with the
>medication?

I have taken prednisone a few times on the 15mg for 3 days, 10 mg for 3
days, 5 mg for 3 days schedule. I have never gotten a drug insert.
It's my experience that you never get them unless you ask, or have a
prescription that comes in a box (like Serevent).

>>Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
>>the horrific downside this product produces.
>
>Question: Did you ask him?

For a long time, and to some extent still, doctors were thought of as
god-like, and patients would never question their recommendations.

--
Jack Hamilton
j...@alumni.stanford.org
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PENMART10

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In article <19971221031...@ladder01.news.aol.com>, iluvm...@aol.com
(IluvMntana) writes:

Karen


Caveat emptor.

Prednisone has been approved by the FDA for a very long time. Any class action
suit will not be entertained, let alone be fruitful. Any individual in the US
has the right to sue, but in this case a competent, and ethical attorney would
advise against. Information about the effects of Prednisone are just too
readily available, and one would certainly notice signs long before any
irreversable damage ensued.

I've taken Prednisone on many occcasions, and even had I not been told in
advance by my doctor of what to expect, each time the drug was dispensed, the
pharmacist included a very plainly written fact sheet, and a verbal
admonishment to contact him or my MD with any questions about adverse
reactions.

It sounds more to me that the original poster is merely very angry about having
his illness, and would best be advised to also seek treatment for that.
Proceeding with a frivilous lawsuit would only compound, and exascerbate the
anger.

For what it's worth, that's my opinion. Illness is a fact of life, and not
everyone departs as instantly, or painlessly as they arrived.

Life is not an entitlement, nor does it include any. Be thankful for,
and as best each can, have a Happy New Year.

Sheldon Martin
penm...@aol.com

Groomdogs

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Dec 21, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/21/97
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what are the long term effects?

Jim Wheelock

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Dec 21, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/21/97
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I haven't read any responses yet, but my first is... you're an idiot. In
EVERY class of general medicine there are drugs given with certain side
effects. In the case of asthma, one has to weigh the benifits of
breathing to possibly dying. No gray area here, folks. Breathing is
good!

But, by the smallest of chances you find some ambulance chaser to
actually take your case, simple question: "Is there another drug that
works as effectively a quickly as this medication?" and.. "Have people
died of asthma while on this medication as oppossed to not?"

PLEASE, let me know when the trial is.

Joan Marie Verba

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Colin Campbell wrote:

> You are probably the only asthmatic I've ever met who wasn't aware
> that pred has severe side effects. Haven't you ever read any books,
> magazine articles, etc. on asthma?

I think this attitude is a bit naive. Most consumers assume that their
doctors will not give them any drug that will cause an adverse reaction
or have side effects. Only the most well-informed of us know that doctors
have no idea whether any given drug will produce side effects or adverse
reactions, and that doctors prescribe drugs presuming that we are the
"average" consumer and will only have the "average" reactions.

The doctor who originally prescribed prednisone for me did not mention
side effects. It would not have occurred to me to ask because I assumed,
as most consumers do, he would not have prescribed it if it had any
chance of producing side effects or adverse reactions.

As it happened, I had a severe adverse reaction and called to report it.
The response? "It is impossible to have an adverse reaction to prednisone
because prednisone is a naturally occurring substance in the body." It
was only after that that I did research and found from the drug company's
own literature that the adverse reaction I had was well-documented.

If doctors are in denial about adverse reactions, and tell consumers that
they're being hypochondriac or overimaginative when reporting adverse
reactions, that leaves the consumer even more confused.

Many consumers do not have access to prescription drug information, or it
would never occur to them to ask. The fault is not with the consumer, but
with the physician.

> >Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
> >the horrific downside this product produces.
>
> Question: Did you ask him?

One should never have to *ask* a doctor about side effects. Every time a
doctor dispenses a prescription, that doctor is obligated to detail every
single adverse reaction that could possibly happen. That is their job.

Joan

Colin Campbell

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Joan Marie Verba <verb...@maroon.tc.umn.edu> wrote:

>Colin Campbell wrote:
>
>> You are probably the only asthmatic I've ever met who wasn't aware
>> that pred has severe side effects. Haven't you ever read any books,
>> magazine articles, etc. on asthma?
>
>I think this attitude is a bit naive. Most consumers assume that their
>doctors will not give them any drug that will cause an adverse reaction
>or have side effects. Only the most well-informed of us know that doctors
>have no idea whether any given drug will produce side effects or adverse
>reactions, and that doctors prescribe drugs presuming that we are the
>"average" consumer and will only have the "average" reactions.

Long term oral pred is the drug of last resort for severe asthma. It
is used when nothing else will work. Anyway, using pred over a long
period of time _will_ produce side effects. And these 'average' side
effects are severe. Your doctor has to balance the dangers of
uncontroled asthma against the side effects of the drug.

What is naive is for any asthmatic to be a passive patient. Your
doctor cannot control your asthma without your help. You have to take
an active role in your treatment. This means asking questions, self
monitoring, using your action plan, and working with your doctor.

>
>The doctor who originally prescribed prednisone for me did not mention
>side effects. It would not have occurred to me to ask because I assumed,
>as most consumers do, he would not have prescribed it if it had any
>chance of producing side effects or adverse reactions.

Prednisone is very powerful drug with equally powerful side effects.
Also, FYI - All Drugs Have Side Effects. This is simply a fact of
life.

>
>As it happened, I had a severe adverse reaction and called to report it.
>The response? "It is impossible to have an adverse reaction to prednisone
>because prednisone is a naturally occurring substance in the body." It
>was only after that that I did research and found from the drug company's
>own literature that the adverse reaction I had was well-documented.

Then it sounds like you need to find a new doctor - And - to take a
more active role in your asthma control program. Your doctor cannot
control your asthma without your active participation.

>
>If doctors are in denial about adverse reactions, and tell consumers that
>they're being hypochondriac or overimaginative when reporting adverse
>reactions, that leaves the consumer even more confused.

I have yet to find a doctor who likes giving pred. You seem to be
thinking that all doctors have the attitude yours does. My expierence
(which probably mirrors that of everyone else in this newsgroup) is
that doctors are very careful to balance the benefits of a particular
drug against its side effects.

>
>Many consumers do not have access to prescription drug information, or it
>would never occur to them to ask. The fault is not with the consumer, but
>with the physician.

I'd say both are equally to blame. You cannot effectively manage your
asthma if you do nothing more than take the drugs the doctor
prescribes. IMO, the average consumer should have enough common sense
to read a book on asthma.


>One should never have to *ask* a doctor about side effects. Every time a
>doctor dispenses a prescription, that doctor is obligated to detail every
>single adverse reaction that could possibly happen. That is their job.

It is the job of the doctor to answer questions.

It is the job of the patient to provide information to the doctor and
to ask questions.

This is a _team_ effort. When you leave the docotr's office you
should know the following about your medicines:

1) Why you have been prescribed this particular medication.
2) What are the benefits you should expect to get from the
medication.
3) How to tell if the medication is working.
4) What the side effects and contraindications of the medication are.

IMO, you don't have a case against the drug manufactuer (since the
drug is a prescription only medication with well documented side
effects). And you probably don't really have a case against your
doctor - unless you can demonstrate that prednisone was not the
appropiate drug for your condition.

Colin Campbell

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j...@alumni.stanford.org (Jack Hamilton) wrote:

>I have taken prednisone a few times on the 15mg for 3 days, 10 mg for 3
>days, 5 mg for 3 days schedule. I have never gotten a drug insert.
>It's my experience that you never get them unless you ask, or have a
>prescription that comes in a box (like Serevent).

I _always_ ask for the insert and I alyways ask the doctor about the
medication. IMO, this is simple common sense.


>For a long time, and to some extent still, doctors were thought of as
>god-like, and patients would never question their recommendations.

This attitude is (IMO) simply an excuse for the consumer to be lazy.

Anyway this attitude dosen't work if you want good control over your
asthma. You have to take an active role in you treatment if you want
full benefit.

loki

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Dec 22, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/22/97
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It has been my experience that just asking the pharmacist who fills the
prescription is a good idea. They are actually more knowledgable about
the medications and their side effects than many of the doctors who
prescribe them.

Loki

Joan Marie Verba wrote:
>

> I think this attitude is a bit naive. Most consumers assume that their
> doctors will not give them any drug that will cause an adverse reaction
> or have side effects. Only the most well-informed of us know that doctors
> have no idea whether any given drug will produce side effects or adverse
> reactions, and that doctors prescribe drugs presuming that we are the
> "average" consumer and will only have the "average" reactions.

[snip]

Jim

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Dec 22, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/22/97
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I'm surprised to hear that all Pharmacies don't include a fact sheet. I fill
most of my prescriptions at
a major drug store chain, and they always include information about the
drug.

I keep Prednisone in the house as prescribed by my allergist. He asked that
I talk to him before using it, if possible. He is very reluctant to use
Prednisone unless all else fails.

My feeling on a suit is this: Prednisone, and many other drugs, are there
for proper use and have helped save lives. Information about side effects is
available and doctors and patients should be aware of them. I think it's a
shame to sue a company making a viable, helpful, and reasonably-priced
product just because one doesn't bother to check on side effects first. In
the case of Prednisone, you have to choose between the possible side effects
and the ability to breathe.

Frivolous suits only increase the price of the product. Corporations don't
pay off law suits, the consumers do.

Jim

loki wrote in message <349EBE9A...@inlink.com>...

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Judith Fallon

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Dec 22, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/22/97
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What downside? The side effects from my experience go away eventually.
What is the problem.?

On 21 Dec 1997, ADVMAN1019 wrote:

> I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
> never
> been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
> devestating drug.
>

> Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
> the horrific downside this product produces.
>

Joan Marie Verba

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Dec 22, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/22/97
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Judith Fallon wrote:
>
> What downside? The side effects from my experience go away eventually.
> What is the problem.?

I suggest reading up on Prednisone side effects and adverse reactions
because some of them can be permanent, yes. You can get osteoporosis from
Prednisone (some people have had to have hip replacements and such). You
can get cataracts from Prednisone. And the list goes on.

Joan

Vzul aim

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Dec 22, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/22/97
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Sounds to me like another case of "blaming anybody but myself", people should
be responsible for their own well being. My son, 10 yrold has taken pred. on
and off for 5 years now. We were informed of some of the side effects by his
doctor and pharmisist. Some are noticeable changes ie: temperment and
adjatation. The most improtatnt thing we did was to educate ourselves, that is
my recomendation to anyone that uses any kind of medication.

Judith Fallon

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Dec 22, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/22/97
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I have taken many times during the 8 years that I have had asthma. I have
read about the side effects. I guess I would rather breathe than not.

A.R.Friedel

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Dec 23, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/23/97
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Joan Marie Verba wrote:

>
>
> Many consumers do not have access to prescription drug information, or it
> would never occur to them to ask. The fault is not with the consumer, but
> with the physician.
>

> One should never have to *ask* a doctor about side effects. Every time a
> doctor dispenses a prescription, that doctor is obligated to detail every
> single adverse reaction that could possibly happen. That is their job.
>

> Joan

Hi Joan,

Where is there any information on this duty of doctors "to detail every
single adverse reaction that could possibly happen"?

Cheers, Richard Friedel


A.R.Friedel

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Dec 23, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/23/97
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Starshine wrote:

> X-no-archive: yes
>
> Surely the makers of prednisone and all corticosteroids have done far more
> good than harm? I'm certain I wouldn't be alive today if it wasn't for
> steroids. OK, so there are plenty of side-effects and I've suffered from
> some of them, but generally they are life-saving (and lifestyle-saving, for
> that matter) drugs.
>
> Even so, I would say that when I began taking steroids at the tender age of
> three (more than thirty years ago) neither I nor my parents were given any
> information whatsoever. It was only my dad, reading up on them, who learned
> of some of the ill-effects. By that time I was in my teens and had been on
> and off them all my life. I only found out the full potential list of
> side-effects when I was in my twenties, by which time I was experiencing
> some of them - again, it wasn't a doctor who told me, but my own reading.
>
> Whilst things have changed a little now, there are still many people who
> think of doctors as all-knowing gods and who do not question their
> judgement or ask them questions about the medication they're prescribed.
> Indeed, I haven't had the pleasure of meeting a doctor (in the UK) who
> likes a knowledgeable, questioning patient. They still prefer a passive,
> obedient one. Nor indeed, is there any information included with a bottle
> of prednisolone tablets in this country, except not to take them with
> indigestion remedies!
>
> Starshine

Hi Starshine,

With respect, your analysis of medical thinking is very helpful, but do you go
far enough? Isn´t the root of the problem partially in the asthma definition
"inflammation of...." which is just right for getting people started on
medication and all sorts of medical adventures and the notion that malingering
is also a lifestyle. If your mild sarcasm (I haven't had the pleasure of
meeting a doctor (in the UK) who likes a knowledgeable, questioning patient) is
justified, as you (and I) think it is, then, from a knowledge of human nature,
is it not likely that such people - doctors and the drug makers - would not
resort to manipulation (by using half truths) of the definition of the disease
itself if it suited them? If the claims of the Buteyko therapists are correct,
and I subscribe to them, but the whole matter needs time to be considered
methodically, then it would seem that many would be spared the agonies of
asthma by just being informed by a kind condescension of our really all
too-humane health professionals (does calling oneself a "health professional"
imply dispensation from the Hippocratic Oath somehow?) that asthma involves
hyperventilation (in the sense of breathing beyond metabolic requirements, see
standard research papers) and that the feeling of needing more air is a fatal
delusion. One should just try out breathing like a mouse as James Hooper said
here in another posting. I claim that such a breathing technique takes the
sting and the torture out of asthma and the disease then becomes something more
like a simple pain, which, absent the improper approach of said health
professionals, as you yourself hint, could be sensibly treated by the
conscientious variety of doctor.

Just wanted to get this off my chest, Cheers, Richard Friedel


A.R.Friedel

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Dec 23, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/23/97
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Jim Wheelock wrote:

> I haven't read any responses yet, but my first is... you're an idiot.

Ok Jim fair enough, I might well have written the original posting and am
therefore an idiot. But the punishment meted out is too harsh and
furthermore the Prednisone Co. would be making money from people愀
stupidity, which is immoral.
Friedel


Joan Marie Verba

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Dec 23, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/23/97
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A.R.Friedel wrote:

> Where is there any information on this duty of doctors "to detail every
> single adverse reaction that could possibly happen"?

It's called "informed consent." That is, doctors are obligated to give
consumers the advantages and disadvantages of every treatment or
procedure (including medications), so that a consumer can make an
informed choice on the treatment and procedure.

Failing to give consumers information on potential side effects or
adverse reactions means that the consumer cannot make an informed choise
on whether or not to use the medication.

Under that principle, yes, physicians are obligated to give consumers any
and all information about any medication they prescribe, without the
consumer having to *ask* for it.

Joan

Colin Campbell

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Dec 23, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/23/97
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"A.R.Friedel" <s3e...@mail.lrz-muenchen.de> wrote:

>
>With respect, your analysis of medical thinking is very helpful, but do you go
>far enough? Isn´t the root of the problem partially in the asthma definition
>"inflammation of...." which is just right for getting people started on
>medication and all sorts of medical adventures and the notion that malingering
>is also a lifestyle.

It would be more accurate to say that the problem is inflamation.
Even you have to admit that the scientific evidence is overwhelming
that asthma is an inflamitory disorder.

If your mild sarcasm (I haven't had the pleasure of
>meeting a doctor (in the UK) who likes a knowledgeable, questioning patient) is
>justified, as you (and I) think it is, then, from a knowledge of human nature,
>is it not likely that such people - doctors and the drug makers - would not
>resort to manipulation (by using half truths) of the definition of the disease
>itself if it suited them?

Do you have any evidence that we are being lied to? For this to be
true there has to be a major conspiracy among government officials
(from almost every country) doctors (again, from every country),
researchers (ditto), etc. I'm sorry, but this theory just is not
credible.

>If the claims of the Buteyko therapists are correct,

This is the big problem. The word "if". The scientific evidence
supporting Buteyko is (at best) thin. IMO, Buteyko theory needs more
research, even if for nothing else, to put it to rest once and for
all.

Remember, just because you believe something dosen't necessirally make
it correct.

loki

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Dec 24, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/24/97
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Ok, that's it. I've had it!!!

It is idiots like you that cause people to die. Get over it.

The doctors in this country are good people who have gone through years
of hell to be qualified to help people. They are not out to "line their
pockets" at the expense of your health.

Yes, I have met a few like that but I'm in hospitals all over the US and
I've met many more doctors than most folks will meet in a lifetime.
They really are concerned about their patients. I've seen them do
things that would amaze most people.

You must be watching too much X-Files. There is no conspiracy of the
drug manufacturers and doctors. The doc's I know don't take the drug
salesmen at their word. They do the research themselves. They worry
about new meds being unproven because they don't want to take a chance
on hurting a patient. They worry about us.

You just want to feed your ego and be right. You are wrong. Get a
life.

Loki

A.R.Friedel wrote:
>

> Hi Starshine,


>
> With respect, your analysis of medical thinking is very helpful, but do you go
> far enough? Isn´t the root of the problem partially in the asthma definition
> "inflammation of...." which is just right for getting people started on
> medication and all sorts of medical adventures and the notion that malingering

> is also a lifestyle. If your mild sarcasm (I haven't had the pleasure of


> meeting a doctor (in the UK) who likes a knowledgeable, questioning patient) is
> justified, as you (and I) think it is, then, from a knowledge of human nature,
> is it not likely that such people - doctors and the drug makers - would not
> resort to manipulation (by using half truths) of the definition of the disease

E Freeman

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Dec 24, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/24/97
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Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka,
When I was started on Prednisone in 1985 at Scripps clinic San Diego,
neither the Doctor I went to nor the PDR mentioned the long term possible
side effects, such as osteoporosis, etc. with the prolonged use of
Prednisone or steroids. The PDR only mentioned it (severe side effects),
in the early 1990s and of course now the severe side effects are recognized
to take place sometimes in less than one year.
Generally court action takes more out of the individual than it can ever
put back by money, etc. The ultimate in destructive, "bad trips" as far as
I am concerned.
Aloha to All,
Edmund


adel...@kentvm.kent.edu

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Dec 24, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/24/97
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In article <349F6B91...@mail.lrz-muenchen.de>
"A.R.Friedel" <s3e...@mail.lrz-muenchen.de> writes:

<Joan says>

>> Many consumers do not have access to prescription drug information, or it
>> would never occur to them to ask. The fault is not with the consumer, but
>> with the physician.
>>
>> One should never have to *ask* a doctor about side effects. Every time a
>> doctor dispenses a prescription, that doctor is obligated to detail every
>> single adverse reaction that could possibly happen. That is their job.
>
>Where is there any information on this duty of doctors "to detail every
>single adverse reaction that could possibly happen"?

It would be impossible to detail every single adverse reaction, anyway. Try
reading the package insert on any drug you care to choose (your pharmacist can
supply you with these). There are dozens of possible "adverese reactions" for
every drug, most of them occur in a very small percentage of the test groups.
Nearly every drug can cause drowsiness, dizziness, headaches, nausea, etc...
With something like prednisone, your doctor *should* have talked to you about
its long-term effects. Its long-term effects differ from other meds, in part
because we do make steroids in our own bodies. And yes, it is very possible to
have adverse reactions to prednisone, a friend of mine had severe psychological
side effects that *her doctor* attributed to prednisone, and told her to stop
taking it.
The drug literature does list the side effects and long-term effects of the
drugs. If you have questions about a drug, ask your doctor *and your
pharmacist*, the latter spent 5 years studying pharmacology. Many pharmacies
now provide simple information sheets on medications, and you can ask for the
package insert (written for medical professionals) from your pharmacist as
well.
I personally read up on every new med that I take. If I have any questions
after reading things through, I ask my doctor or pharmacist. It is very
import to be informed about what you are taking, why you are taking it, and
what side effects you might expect. After all, *you* are the one taking the
drug.

Anne, who works in a pharmacy and is tired of hearing people say "Oh, I don't
what all this stuff I take is for" (and this is after we have asked if
they have any questions every visit, provided them with drug information,
and told them to call if there are any problems... you can only do so
much!)

thall

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Dec 25, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/25/97
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lis...@hal-pc.org (Lionel Issen) writes: > Filing a lawsuit, even a class action lawsuit is no gurranttee of winning
> anything. Most lawsuits of any kind are dropped by the plaintif or are lost in
> court. All the defendants would have to do is show that they supplied the
> material and warnings to your doctor.
>
> Lionel Issen (not a lawyer)
>
> In article <19971221022...@ladder01.news.aol.com>, advma...@aol.com
> says...

Kimberly Williams

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Dec 30, 1997, 3:00:00 AM12/30/97
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Many cheers to Loki and Anne... and now my two cents:

We have gone from revering doctors as gods to expecting them to have
godlike abilities -- one of which supposedly being to anticipate their
patients' every need. Get over it and get informed. You are
ultimately responsible for your body. If your doctor spent as much
time explaining all of this to you as you'd like, your doctor's
appointment would cost at least twice as much (and you'd be
complaining for another reason), and your insurance company would deny
it anyway (for being too expensive). Doctors today are trying to find
a delicate balance between providing the care they want -- and are
trained -- to provide and meeting their office costs.

Like it or not, in the era of managed care, responsibilities for many
things are turned over to other health care providers. Take advantage
of the service your local pharmacy offers - read the product
information, talk to the pharmacist. In short, take responsibility
for your care and take advantage of the resources that are our
there...

unive...@gmail.com

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> I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
> never
> been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
> devestating drug.
>
> Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out

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On Sunday, December 21, 1997 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, ADVMAN1019 wrote:
> I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
> never
> been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
> devestating drug.
>
> Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
> the horrific downside this product produces.
>
> Anyone else interested in pursuing this ?
>
> RJ

Hello I started taking Prednisone back in the 1980s as a asthmatic child. At the time I do not think they were aware of the ramifications of long term use. I have had 5 orthopedic surgeries in two years . I am 43 and have a rod in my hip, cartilage transplants in my left knee. I just found out I will need a full knee replacement. I am also having new pain in the hip, probably coming from the joint and my right knee is becoming painful. I would love to do some research on this and see exactly what they knew and wehn as far as side effects. From what I read it depended on the dosage amount. I am a legal student and can read up on it!

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On Wednesday, November 6, 2013 1:33:45 PM UTC-5, noell...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Sunday, December 21, 1997 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, ADVMAN1019 wrote:
>
> > I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
>
> > never
>
> > been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
>
> > devestating drug.


In response to your posting. My husband had been on prednison for a long time. Because of the drug it destoyed his hips and he has to have bilateral hip replacement soon. In addition, he had a heart attack just over a year ago. It's ruined his life and God knows how many other lives it has ruined. I wish I could make them pay and not with money. I wish they could indure all the pain and suffering they have caused people like him. He lives in constant pain. That is a lot of crap what people say about reading all of the warnings. The makers of this drug dam well know how dangerous it is and just because it's been cleared by the FDA doesn't mean it's OK and for them to continue to push this drug. NO one is looking to get rich here. The company is making millions on with this drug. Someone needs to stop them from pushing this drug. Why are they Immune from responsibility from pushing a dangerous drug when other drug companies are stopped? Just maybe some of the remarks on this site are from the drug companies themselves. Something to ponder! Hummmmmmmmmm.
>
> >
>
> > Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
>
> > the horrific downside this product produces.
>
> >
>
> > Anyone else interested in pursuing this ?
>
> >
>
> > RJ
>
>
>
> Hello I started taking Prednisone back in the 1980s as a asthmatic child. At the time I do not think they were aware of the ramifications of long term use. I have had 5 orthopedic surgeries in two years . I am 43 and have a rod in my hip, cartilage transplants in my left knee. I just found out I will need a full knee replacement. I am also having new pain in the hip, probably coming from the joint and my right knee is becoming painful. I would love to do some research on this and see exactly what they knew and wehn as far as side effects. From what I read it depended on the dosage amount. I am a legal


student and can read up on it!

In response to your posting. My husband had been on prednisone for a long time. Because of the drug it destroyed his hips and he has to have bilateral hip replacement soon. In addition, he had a heart attack just over a year ago. It's ruined his life and God knows how many other lives it has ruined. I wish I could make them pay and not with money. I wish they could endure all the pain and suffering they have caused people like him. He lives in constant pain. That is a lot of crap what people say about reading all of the warnings. The makers of this drug dam well know how dangerous it is and just because it's been cleared by the FDA doesn't mean it's OK and for them to continue to push this drug. NO one is looking to get rich here. The company is making millions on with this drug. Someone needs to stop them from pushing this drug. Why are they Immune from responsibility from pushing a dangerous drug when other drug companies are stopped? Just maybe some of the remarks on this site are from the drug companies themselves. And believe me it's not Paranoia that make me think this. Something to ponder! Hummmmmmmmmm.





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Mar 11, 2014, 1:29:45 PM3/11/14
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On Sunday, December 21, 1997 12:00:00 AM UTC-8, ADVMAN1019 wrote:
> I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
> never
> been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
> devestating drug.
>

scot...@gmail.com

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Mar 11, 2014, 1:31:25 PM3/11/14
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Well are you still around it it is 2014 and i am interested?? Cindy

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Apr 6, 2014, 6:49:58 PM4/6/14
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On Sunday, December 21, 1997 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, IluvMntana wrote:
> I would say the doctor would be more at fault than the manufacturer. It is the
> doctor's business to know about the drugs he is prescribing and to inform you
> of any adverse side affects. I'm sure the manufacturer has always been aware of
> the side effects, as well as dispensing pharmacists - it's their job.
>
> Anybody else's thoughts on this?
>
> Karen

Unknown

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Apr 10, 2014, 10:58:42 PM4/10/14
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Is this NewsGroup still active?
Yes, of course the doctors & phamacists know.
A related question:
I noticed and reported that cortisone inhalantants make me vunerable to
throat infection, due to reducing the imunity in the throat.
Others replied "well yea, that's why it's recommended to gargle after
inhaling".
Now I've got a related theory:
I haven't use the cortisone inhalant for over 6-months, and now that the
apparent allegen season [S.hemisphere] has arrived, I started using it.
Then very bad asthma symptoms appeared.
Which I suspect are not from allegens, but from cold/flu, which was caused
by the inhalant reducing the immunity against cold/flu.

What do you think?

== TIA.


Jason

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Apr 11, 2014, 3:09:13 AM4/11/14
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Follow your doctor's advice and stop taking any medications that makes
your medical condition get worse. If a medication makes your condition
worse, it usually means you have an allergic reaction to that medication.

You don't have to use the cortisone inhalant if it is not helping you. You
should discuss other options with your doctor.

Vit. C may help you. MSM and magnesium may also help.


Unknown

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Apr 22, 2014, 1:12:04 AM4/22/14
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There's the subtle aspect, of how long the effect takes to be noticed.

> You should discuss other options with your doctor.
>
> Vit. C may help you. MSM and magnesium may also help.

Also I suspect that the cortisone immune-depressing makes you more
vunerable to cold/flu. Is'nt that obvious ?

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I have osteonecrosis which is a deterioration of the bones on a cellular level. Some people say read the side effects. This particular side effect wasn't listed in the 70s when I took it as a kid due to severe Asthma that later became COPD and then emphysema. So those of you who have taken this drug since the early 70s didn't have this particular side effect because they weren't aware of it then. Also this is a drug that never expires like most drugs that have an expiration date this one will last forever and not lose its potency. This you can verify with your doctor. And yes there are other steroids out there for this now, but back then there weren't and its up to the Doctors office which steroid they use in their practice. Mine only used prednisone. And the water weight gain requires a water pill for me. So yea I am all for a class action suit because every time I fall I break something and there is no cure for this and some day I wont be able to walk. The pain in my legs is being treated with pain killers and muscle relaxers for the rest of my like. Or until I am in a wheelchair and I have also had to have all my teeth removed because your jaw s a bone and it deteoriated badly in my jaw that my teeth were so loose they had to be removed. And I continued to get this drug everytime I got pneumonia until I changed doctors. So all you negative people that say read the warnings...there simply weren't any when the fda approved it. Educate yourself before you try to educate others.

Klas...@yahoo.ca

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Aug 4, 2015, 7:31:05 AM8/4/15
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I agree my daughter has many issues with being on the drug for the first 9 years of her life!!!! Asthma is bad but she has brittle bones and has broken 6 bones not normal doesn't heal well from injuries at all

Mary

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Dec 9, 2015, 2:39:09 PM12/9/15
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I was on prednisone from 1994-1998 when I found out I was pregnant and I always read the paper I got from the pharmacy, and because of this drug I've had to have my left shoulder partially replaced and both of my hips totally replaced and my left ankle is next, and no where in those papers that I got from the pharmacy did it say "may cause AVN" which is avascular necrosis!! So yes I would be interested in pursuing a lawsuit!!!!!

inqu...@switch2freedom.com

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Dec 30, 2015, 2:56:55 AM12/30/15
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Any update on anyone that took legal action? I need info my life is ruined from this drug.

reem...@gmail.com

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Jan 23, 2016, 3:14:30 PM1/23/16
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Please contact at reem...@gmail.com I definitely want to find talk about that law suit. Thank you

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Feb 20, 2016, 10:46:53 PM2/20/16
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On Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-8, ADVMAN1019 wrote:
> I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
> never
> been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
> devestating drug.
>
> Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
> the horrific downside this product produces.
>
> Anyone else interested in pursuing this ?
>
> RJ

YES SIR I AM VERY INTERESTED

fddw...@gmail.com

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Feb 20, 2016, 10:50:24 PM2/20/16
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I was never warned about the side affects i have gained of 100lbs, and now have diabetes brought on by the prednisone and having issues with my kidney i only have one kidney due to the fact the other one was removed because of cancer...i sure hope this lawsuit goes through thank you for starting this

buddyb...@gmail.com

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Mar 10, 2016, 11:58:58 PM3/10/16
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Yes,My name is Robert Pipes. Prednisone is the reason for my vascular necrosis of hips. 217-474-4031. Please call.

jnet...@gmail.com

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Mar 21, 2016, 11:34:36 PM3/21/16
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Hi my name is Janet the doctor put me on 100 mg a day of predisone it put me in he hospital for horrible side affect it was a nightmare they said it shifted my brain

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Apr 3, 2016, 6:16:29 PM4/3/16
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On Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, ADVMAN1019 wrote:
> I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
> never
> been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
> devestating drug.
>
> Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
> the horrific downside this product produces.
>
> Anyone else interested in pursuing this ?
>
> RJ

Yeah, I'm very interested too. Nobody told me about the weight gain. Doctor put me on Prednisone for Asthma (that it turns out I didn't have) for six months. I gained 130 lbs. !!! This caused me to have me stomach push up against my lungs (I'm short waisted) and caused me to have a heart attack and stroke, because apparently the reason I was short of breath was because I had a hole in my heart. The pressure in the wrong ventricle caused by the shortness of breath which caused blood to go through the hole, form a clot and I had a heart attack and stroke!!!! in my sleep!!! And all because of the weight gain from that darn Prednisone!!!

A.M. Stephens

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Apr 22, 2016, 8:32:03 PM4/22/16
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On Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, ADVMAN1019 wrote:
> I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
> never
> been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
> devestating drug.
>
> Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
> the horrific downside this product produces.
>
> Anyone else interested in pursuing this ?
>
> RJ

Since having been on Prednisone years ago, I have had to have a spinal fusion from t-11 to pelvis. I am a 72 year old male, with the bones of an 85 year old woman. The pain I have endured is indescribable. Absolutely YES. HAS

michael...@gmail.com

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Apr 30, 2016, 9:59:10 PM4/30/16
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Yes I'm very interested contact me at michael...@gmail.com this drug has messed my life up

C Williams

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May 19, 2016, 5:29:35 PM5/19/16
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On Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 2:00:00 AM UTC-6, ADVMAN1019 wrote:
> I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
> never
> been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
> devestating drug.
>
> Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
> the horrific downside this product produces.
>
> Anyone else interested in pursuing this ?
>
> RJ

I would love to find out, how the lawsuit, is going... I am very interested in being part of the lawsuit...

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Jun 20, 2016, 7:29:20 PM6/20/16
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I would like to join class action lawsuit. 5182095912

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Jul 18, 2016, 6:55:29 PM7/18/16
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On Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-8, ADVMAN1019 wrote:
> I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
> never
> been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
> devestating drug.
>
> Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
> the horrific downside this product produces.
>
> Anyone else interested in pursuing this ?
>
> RJ

I am interested. Please let me know if you will be moving forward.
I had allergic contact dermatitis and was prescribed a "shock treatment" of Prednisone. After two weeks of taking the drug I was admitted to ICU with 1,240 blood sugar and my vision was so blurry I was nearly blind. I am now a diabetic. No previous symptoms and no family history of diabetes. While I was in the hospital, the lady that came by to take my vitals asked why I was there. When I told her she said the exact same thing happened to her when she was prescribed Prednisone and she also is now a diabetic. They should at least give you a "heads-up" about the side effects before they prescribe a dangerous drug like this. I would gladly have lived with the dermatitis for a few weeks if I had known this was a side effect.

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Aug 7, 2016, 4:54:47 PM8/7/16
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the doctor should be held accountable every other job in the world you are held reliable for your actions , no mater what you sign .... my mom took that shit and when she had to have a valve replaced in her heart the heart was like mush the stitches would not hold and she bleed to death ...... but all the money in the world wont bring her back ...

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Aug 8, 2016, 12:22:29 PM8/8/16
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My son has taken 60mg and has been gvn da same in da hospital but I was never told the side effects. He has chronic asthma n was told he had to take this drug at 60mg for a wk.

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Oct 3, 2016, 9:22:24 AM10/3/16
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Hello, I'm in the uk and also one of their "victims"on this drug and am suffering devastating side effects. Where are you based and please inform me of any progress. I'm interested also. David

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Oct 3, 2016, 9:24:54 AM10/3/16
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You're the one who's a complete and utter idiot here. You got shares in the pharmaceutical company obviously you stupid man. Get a life and get yourself off here, you don't belong on here. Fool.

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Dec 29, 2016, 10:02:27 AM12/29/16
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I was given predizone back in August. 2 TT times went to er acute gasritis acute urticaria I was giving morphine for the lable on the bottle of medicine for this its the dam devil

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Jan 10, 2017, 11:11:50 PM1/10/17
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Unless you've had to take this for a serious ailment and gained 44 lbs in less than two months don't judge. Sure it helps some people but to a teenager with ulcerative colitis you trust your specialist to warm you if need be. So either the manufacturer didn't stress the negative effects enough of the doctor that spent 14 years studying medicine was negligent. There has been class action law suits and they had to pay out. Had I been old enough to understand I would have taken part

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On Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 2:00:00 AM UTC-6, Colin Campbell wrote:
> advma...@aol.com (ADVMAN1019) wrote:
>
> >I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
> >never
> >been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
> >devestating drug.
>
> I take it you never read the pharmicist's insert that came with the
> medication?
>
> You are probably the only asthmatic I've ever met who wasn't aware
> that pred has severe side effects. Haven't you ever read any books,
> magazine articles, etc. on asthma?
>
> >
> >Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
> >the horrific downside this product produces.
>
> Question: Did you ask him?
>
>
>
>
> 'Reply to' address changed to foil email spammers.
> Please remove " * " if you wish to reply via email

I was given Prednisone one time in my life (Dec 2014) I was mis-diagnosed as having stomach problems and was given Predinsone. I took one pill and woke up in the ER with a Bloodsugar of 1426 and have been a type 1 diabetic taking shots and wearing monitoring devices every since.

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Jan 25, 2017, 9:13:30 PM1/25/17
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I have a question. I have always listed prednisone as an allergy and was given Methlprednisolone in an injection. I was upset seeing the first drug was in the shot and given without my consent. Do I have grounds to be upset? No sarcasm please

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On Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, ADVMAN1019 wrote:
> I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
> never
> been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
> devestating drug.
>
> Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
> the horrific downside this product produces.
>
> Anyone else interested in pursuing this ?
> yes my Dr. put me on the medication and I blew up like a balloon and there is no revering this once prednesone does this you are mark forever I used to look almost handsome now I look like I am swollen this has been for 5 years now looking like this were is my compensation for them destroying my life.
> RJ

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Mar 15, 2017, 10:00:46 AM3/15/17
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On Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, ADVMAN1019 wrote:
> I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
> never
> been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
> devestating drug.
>
> Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
> the horrific downside this product produces.
>
> Anyone else interested in pursuing this ?
>
> RJ

I've been on Prednisone since July, Off and on, I'm only 53yrs. old and was just diagnosed with Cataracts and the eye Dr. said it was most likely caused by the prednisone.

sarah80...@gmail.com

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Mar 17, 2017, 12:50:22 PM3/17/17
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I can't see four feet from me now and my body really hurts and I am getting these werid zits and talk about going pee a lot omg I have werid emotional feelings and can't think straight I'm off of the pills but am scared I won't get any better

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Mar 21, 2017, 1:12:00 PM3/21/17
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How do OR who you begin to speak about this terrible long term side effect I have yet to discover through the web, manufacturer, or Doctor Who prescribed it to me. I told my doctor what the side effects were and it's permanent damage, and the DR. Just said OK, AND DIDN'T WANT TO CHANGE TO AN ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE. ANOTHER SPECIALIST DIAGNOSED ME, and now I need to know which way should I start. This is so bad, I'm young and don't understand why the doctor would give me something for my R. A. , YET DAMAGE ME MORE! HELP ANYONE

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Mar 26, 2017, 8:42:13 PM3/26/17
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I was on it 2 years have skin loss plus bones hurt so bad cant stand it my phone number is 3049109132

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Apr 6, 2017, 10:43:08 PM4/6/17
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I was prescribed prednisone for about 4-6 months for my sarcoidosis and now I have diabetes.

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Jun 4, 2017, 7:01:07 PM6/4/17
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On Sunday, June 04, 2017 at 6:00:00 PM.
> I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
> never
> been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
> devestating drug.
>
> Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
> the horrific downside this product produces.
>
> Anyone else interested in pursuing this ?
>
> Nichelle MC

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Jun 5, 2017, 8:06:12 PM6/5/17
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I have a bone disease from taking prednisone years ago

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Jun 7, 2017, 12:32:04 AM6/7/17
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Yes. I have been prescribed prednisone pills as well as shots off and on for several years for allergies. The drsTnever told me I would end up with debilitating pain.

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Jun 13, 2017, 12:46:42 AM6/13/17
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Yea i support

yoy...@gmail.com

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Jun 22, 2017, 2:21:48 AM6/22/17
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I was misdiagnosed as having PMR three and a half years after using prednisone I was diagnosed properly where I did not have PMR and the prednisone that I was taking that I thought was helping me destroyed my hips completely I've already had one total hip replacement I'm waiting for my second and after testing it was determined prednisone did to my bones

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Jun 24, 2017, 5:45:08 PM6/24/17
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How do I join this for my son? He was on it for months, gained alot of weight from it, has purple stretch marks and man boobs, this has mentally messed him up?? Email is ar15.ra...@gmail.com please fill me in it has been horrible for him

jessica...@gmail.com

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Jun 27, 2017, 10:07:13 AM6/27/17
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I'm in the same situation and I found out I wasn't supposed to be taking this drug due to hernia and diverticulosis disease and I ended up getting diverticulitis and was sick. For three months also went into a state of psychosis and I suffer every day with severe panic attacks I can't take it anymore I already contacted an attorney

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Jul 6, 2017, 7:50:12 AM7/6/17
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Weakness and deterioration of the bones

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Jul 25, 2017, 12:32:59 PM7/25/17
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I'm interested. I'm on my seconomy hip replacement ctd...@hotmail.com

Tonny Larmbert

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Jul 29, 2017, 7:35:52 PM7/29/17
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On Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 4:46:53 AM UTC+1, fddw...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-8, ADVMAN1019 wrote:
> > I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
> > never
> > been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
> > devestating drug.
> >
> > Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
> > the horrific downside this product produces.
> >
> > Anyone else interested in pursuing this ?
> >
> > RJ
>
> YES SIR I AM VERY INTERESTED

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Aug 30, 2017, 3:42:15 AM8/30/17
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Exactly what happened to me...within 2 months i can't see at night...im having my cateracks removed in a few days not counting the anxiety attacks I've had since starting and stopping the prednisone lasting 3 months now with no end in sight... I'm to the point with the anxiety that I am having dizzy and fainting spells somedays none and somedays as many is 12

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Sep 29, 2017, 11:46:56 PM9/29/17
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My husband was diagnosed with Ra along with that is interstitial lung disease,which oh my god I couldn't thank Dr for putting him on prednisone,so here we are 5 years later he is having to have a full hip replacement surgery where he has never had to have any surgeries! No one told us of anything risk of literally losing his hip!!!! Thank you for putting this together it's great!

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Oct 19, 2017, 8:23:03 PM10/19/17
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My name is Leah Hunt.I suffer from interstitial lung disease. I am steroid dependent. Because of this drug I have osteonecrosis. I have already had to have ankle surgery and now I may have to have knee surgery because my bones are dying. I also have steroid induced diabetes. Also when I had my first son my uterus ruptured because the prednisone weakened my tissue. This drug is horrible. I would like information on how to join this law suit.

yoy...@gmail.com

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Oct 30, 2017, 8:12:43 AM10/30/17
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I’ll make this. Simple. PREDNISONE. DESTROYED. MY HIPS. COMPLETELY. AND. MY. KNEE. I. ENDED UP WITH AVASCULAR NECROSIS CAUSED FROM. PREDNISONE. and I. Would. Like. To. Be part. Of. Your. Case. ,MY NAME IS ADRIAN WINSLOW-HANSEN

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Nov 1, 2017, 3:49:37 PM11/1/17
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I suggest you widen the scope to include makers of powerful steroids for Chrones(sp?) disease and bowel disorders. My wife died from complications of AFIB, known to be associated with high dose steroids. But that is united on the drug fact sheet. She was taking Budnisone EC 3mg three time day, substituted for Entocort EC 3mg. She never had any AFIB before. She was totally healthy, trim, and in shape, except for her diarrhea. When I woke at four AM she was not in bed, and I went looking for her. She was ‘locked in’ on her knees at the foot of the bed, and freezing. She had been there all night, and too much time had passed for TPA.

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Nov 30, 2017, 9:00:35 AM11/30/17
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On Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 2:00:00 AM UTC-6, ADVMAN1019 wrote:
> I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
> never
> been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
> devestating drug.
>
> Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
> the horrific downside this product produces.
>
> Anyone else interested in pursuing this ?
>
> RJ

Yes, I am interested. I have AVN (Avscular necrosis in both hips) and they have to be replaced. My doctor looked me right in the eye and told that is what caused it. He is also the one who prescribed it
SWD

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Nov 30, 2017, 9:01:16 AM11/30/17
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Nov 30, 2017, 9:04:58 AM11/30/17
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I am interested. I was given Prednisone and now I have AVN (avascular necrosis) in both hips and they need to be replaced. The dr. that gave it to me admitted that prednisone was what caused my problem. He also is the one who gave it to me.
SWD

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Nov 30, 2017, 9:23:22 AM11/30/17
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On Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 2:00:00 AM UTC-6, IluvMntana wrote:
> I would say the doctor would be more at fault than the manufacturer. It is the
> doctor's business to know about the drugs he is prescribing and to inform you
> of any adverse side affects. I'm sure the manufacturer has always been aware of
> the side effects, as well as dispensing pharmacists - it's their job.
>
> Anybody else's thoughts on this?
>
> Karen

Yes I am interested. I have AVN because of it(avascular necrosis) I have to have both hips replaced.
SWD

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Nov 30, 2017, 9:24:28 AM11/30/17
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Jan 12, 2018, 10:50:07 PM1/12/18
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Prednisone has given me orthArthris my bone are deterating ing my knees I was over dose on prednisone I was hospitalizie with meningitis and shingles at the same time,my shoulder has a lump on the right side,I cant hardly walk after sitting or lying down my fingers has bend with bone damge in both hands,Ive lost all of my front teeth due to steroids over three year. The doctor never call me in to check my blood.After taking prednisone 20 mg three tablets by mouth every dayfor three days then two tablets for three then 1 tablets for one days thrn a half for four days days,
Iafter taking two tables as su was hurting on the top of my head and feet. My son took me to er,I couldnt drive I was veryvery sick,Then I was tested for menijtis,and was postivr 9/9 2017I have to hold on to furnture to walk ,am depressed, thinking this condition is life time,I dont go any where because am down in my shoulders knees and sharp pain on the left side of head My Doctor wasnt kind when I come to him ,for a follower up.

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Jan 17, 2018, 12:02:38 PM1/17/18
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On Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, ADVMAN1019 wrote:
> I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
> never
> been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
> devestating drug.
>
> Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
> the horrific downside this product produces.
>
> Anyone else interested in pursuing this ?
>
> RJ

This also happened to me , I'm in, let me know what you find out you can do 586-536-9055 dave Keena

smokeho...@gmail.com

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Jan 23, 2018, 12:07:22 PM1/23/18
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On Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-8, ADVMAN1019 wrote:
> I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
> never
> been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
> devestating drug.
>
> Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
> the horrific downside this product produces.
>
> Anyone else interested in pursuing this ?
>
> RJ

Yes I am! I'm a semi-retired Orthodox Rabbi. Last summer I was given a cortisone injection by U.H.'s pain clinic. The results have been devastating to me. Please contact me by Facebook's messanger

KRSCO...@att.net

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Mar 21, 2018, 7:17:32 PM3/21/18
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Mar 22, 2018, 2:00:01 PM3/22/18
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I'm working on suing the Maker's of Prednisone I just have to find a lawyer to take my case..

tom.ke...@gmail.com

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Apr 1, 2018, 4:08:39 AM4/1/18
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On Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 1:00:01 PM UTC-5, tinytim...@gmail.com wrote:
> I'm working on suing the Maker's of Prednisone I just have to find a lawyer to take my case..

I am in as well. I bet if we post this on reddit and other forums we could get some serious numbers going. More people we have, the better chance this gets resolved

sandra...@gmail.com

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Apr 7, 2018, 11:02:09 PM4/7/18
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Has anyone had success winning a lawsuit for prednisone? I ask because I was prescribed this as a child in the 80s and 90s for asthma and now I see it is linked to cause degenerative disc disease and guess what I have and am now scheduled for a spinal fusion. I don't even know where to begin! I spoke with my mom, who obviously was the one this was discussed with while I was a child and she was never told any warnings other than weight gain and that I'd be tired all the time.... any help would be appreciated.

aidenar...@gmail.com

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May 12, 2018, 3:26:35 PM5/12/18
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Hi my name is Stacy and I would love to join your case and Sue the s*** out of these people for what this medicine has done to my son please call 505-569-3687

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May 17, 2018, 4:11:27 AM5/17/18
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I have ben on pretazone since 1993 for my crohns disease... I now have osteoporosis and can hardly get out of bed in the morning and im still on #20 mg a day and cant go any lower or my crohns disease flairs up this drug is killing me what can i do call robert quinn@(336)769-7416 Thankyou

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Jul 19, 2018, 4:04:45 PM7/19/18
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> Anyone else interested in pursuing this ? Yes
>
> RJ

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Jul 19, 2018, 4:10:06 PM7/19/18
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On Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-8, Jim Wheelock wrote:
> I haven't read any responses yet, but my first is... you're an idiot. In
> EVERY class of general medicine there are drugs given with certain side
> effects. In the case of asthma, one has to weigh the benifits of
> breathing to possibly dying. No gray area here, folks. Breathing is
> good!
>
> But, by the smallest of chances you find some ambulance chaser to
> actually take your case, simple question: "Is there another drug that
> works as effectively a quickly as this medication?" and.. "Have people
> died of asthma while on this medication as oppossed to not?"
>
> PLEASE, let me know when the trial is.

Your an idiot, May God punish you. You heart less ass

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Sep 26, 2018, 2:32:38 AM9/26/18
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On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 7:29:20 PM UTC-4, isisheatingand...@gmail.com wrote:
> I would like to join class action lawsuit. 5182095912

prednisone triamcinolone injection 1 time and few days of cream 8 months ago still suffering

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Oct 15, 2018, 4:24:26 AM10/15/18
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On Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, ADVMAN1019 wrote:
> I'm planning a class action suit against the mfg's. of Prednisone. There has
> never
> been any warnings on these presciptions re: the long term affects of this
> devestating drug.
>
> Additionally, the Dr. who put me on this drug many years ago never spelled out
> the horrific downside this product produces.
>
> Anyone else interested in pursuing this ?
>
> RJ

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