[–] RollCakeTroll [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Possibly. I looked them up and Lipitor was FDA approved in 96 and Synthroid in 01, so likely if was just catching up on the lag of being introduced to the market.
[–] VinegarCookies ago
My mom takes Synthroid, but that's because her thyroid does not work at all. I can't believe now so many fatties are taking it that it is the #1 prescribed
[–] Fupaphobe 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I seriously believe that if you can do without medication you shouldn't take any. As in, if you have a medical issue that requires it, then that's out of your control, but if you take drugs just because it can't possibly be good for you long term. Mind, that's probably because I had to take medication for my health for a few years and the side effects weren't fun. The moment I got a chance to try living without it I did. Life is harder, but I feel much better off them.
[–] forklifts5x5 ago
The more drugs you take, the higher chance you'll get nasty side effects or interactions. I don't take anything I don't have to. My doc mom said there's people who take other drugs to manage another drugs side effects in a horrible chain.
[–] Fupaphobe ago
The worst bit is if you go off the drugs and find out that some of the side effects are permanent. It happens and then there is no way out of a horrible horrible cycle =/