Autism's drug problem

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24 Apr 2017, 10:26 am

Many people on the spectrum take multiple medications, which can lead to serious side effects and may not even be effective.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/arti ... g-problem/

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24 Apr 2017, 10:51 am

Merriam-Webster.com wrote:

medical
adjective med·i·cal \ˈme-di-kəl\
: of or relating to the treatment of diseases and injuries : of or relating to medicine

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Autism is now in the "research" phase of being medicalized. I am surprised that such a respected journal would risk it all to publish a report so damning of Big Pharma. I believe that, like ADHD 20 years ago, autism is being treated with a medical sledge hammer when a scalpel would be better.

Ten years ago, I quickly and quietly abandoned my pharmaceutical regimen over the course of three months. Now, I simply laugh when my care providers recommend one medication, then another to calm the side effects the first, and finally a third to improve the side effects of the first that the second should have improved itself. And on, and on.

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24 Apr 2017, 11:14 am

All medications have potential side-effects.

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24 Apr 2017, 11:22 am

XFilesGeek wrote:

All medications have potential side-effects.

Of course. That is why I research every recommended medication in detail. The sum total of my medications number two, and one of those I take very, very rarely. Granted, if I had diabetes or a heart condition, I would be taking everything to help myself. And, I accept that many individuals have few alternatives. But, until that reality comes around in my life, I don't prefer a pill for every ache, sniffle and sneeze.

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24 Apr 2017, 12:00 pm

Everyone takes drugs now'days it's not limited to people on the spectrum. It's about profits.

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24 Apr 2017, 12:02 pm

AspieUtah wrote:

XFilesGeek wrote:

All medications have potential side-effects.

Neither do I, but I have autism and ADHD, and I need medication to remain at a reasonable level of functioning.

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24 Apr 2017, 12:04 pm

XFilesGeek wrote:

AspieUtah wrote:

XFilesGeek wrote:

All medications have potential side-effects.

Neither do I, but I have autism and ADHD, and I need medication to remain at a reasonable level of functioning.

Fair enough. Medications are a maze. I am certain that you know what you want and need for your health care.

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