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Steel Maiden · 09-09-2012, 11:40 AM

I think I'm biased due to studying Pharmacology.

I was in A&E and a doctor told me to take ibuprofen despite the fact that I have von Willebrand's disease. I ignored him and took paracetamol.

Another time when I was on the psych ward, I was prescribed two antipsychotics (I've been on two for a while but different combination) that interacted to cause quite severe hypotension. I told the doctor myself to change the combination, or at least the dose/timings.

Doctors are, more often than not, careful in their prescribing. Occasionally though they make mistakes (but we all do, we're not robots).

I like extensively researching my meds because the patient information leaflet is too basic. But the only time I would go back to the doctor and ask for a change is when I notice a serious interaction or side-effect that I cannot tolerate.

I am addicted to knowledge and information.

09-09-2012, 11:40 AM	#22
Steel Maiden There is no place like 127.0.0.1 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London	I think I'm biased due to studying Pharmacology. I was in A&E and a doctor told me to take ibuprofen despite the fact that I have von Willebrand's disease. I ignored him and took paracetamol. Another time when I was on the psych ward, I was prescribed two antipsychotics (I've been on two for a while but different combination) that interacted to cause quite severe hypotension. I told the doctor myself to change the combination, or at least the dose/timings. Doctors are, more often than not, careful in their prescribing. Occasionally though they make mistakes (but we all do, we're not robots). I like extensively researching my meds because the patient information leaflet is too basic. But the only time I would go back to the doctor and ask for a change is when I notice a serious interaction or side-effect that I cannot tolerate. I am addicted to knowledge and information.
	PM me if you want a PDF copy of the ICD-10 or the Mental Health Act 1983/2007. I ALSO HAVE THE DSM-V BOOK and am a pharmacology student. I have a visual impairment / neurological problems so I need people to type in clear text and no funny fonts. Also excuse any typos, my vision blocks things out. I have autism and have problems communicating, PMs included. Just becasue I type well doesn't mean I speak well. I am only part time verbal.