Thursday, May 15, 2008
A disease that needs advertising
How generic Requip may lead to the extinction of restless legs syndrome:Last week, the drug agency approved the first generic versions of ropinirole tablets for four manufacturers. The move is likely to send Requip sales and advertising plummeting, industry experts predicted.
At least one sleep disorder specialist expects the focus on restless legs syndrome to fade as rapidly as the Requip television commercials — which have already been pulled from the airwaves.
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Oddly enough, I had all the symptoms they describe on those commercials. So I started walking three to five miles a day, and no more restless legs. It's a miracle! ;-)
I have all the symptoms of restless legs--less when I move around all day as God intended. But I manage to live my life without getting on mind-altering drugs.
Requip is a psychotropic that has pervasive effects in the nervous system. I have already seen people get psychotic and confused on it. It is dopamine agonist and like all dopaminergic drugs can make a fair numbe r of people nuts. Tempering the enthusiasm might be a good idea.
Requip is a psychotropic that has pervasive effects in the nervous system. I have already seen people get psychotic and confused on it. It is dopamine agonist and like all dopaminergic drugs can make a fair numbe r of people nuts. Tempering the enthusiasm might be a good idea.
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May 16, 08
Reply to Kevin, M.D. on RLS
Whoa, Kevin, let’s think about your take on RLS.
RLS is a real disease that affects millions of people mildly to severely, me included.
I am a physician with RLS and the leader of the Gulf Coast RLS Foundation (www.rls.org).
RLS is a neurologic disorder, half the time genetically based that gives rise to brain dopamine deficiency and dysfunction. Hence the benefits of dopaminergic agents.
Serum iron deficiency, a major cause, reduces brain iron required for tyrosine hydroxylase synthesis and subsequent decrease in brain dopamine.
To say this disorder is driven by TV ads and will disappear when the ads for Requip stop is not only unfair to all who suffer from this life altering disorder it suggests a lack of understanding of the biology of this terrible condition.
The profound urge to sleep coupled with the utter biological inability to do so is hardly a fictitious disorder or the susceptibility of gullible people.
How about a retake, Kevin?
Louis Siegel, M.D.
visit my strategies for surviving healthcare at
www.likeadoctorinthefamily.com
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May 16, 08
Reply to Kevin, M.D. on RLS
Whoa, Kevin, let’s think about your take on RLS.
RLS is a real disease that affects millions of people mildly to severely, me included.
I am a physician with RLS and the leader of the Gulf Coast RLS Foundation (www.rls.org).
RLS is a neurologic disorder, half the time genetically based that gives rise to brain dopamine deficiency and dysfunction. Hence the benefits of dopaminergic agents.
Serum iron deficiency, a major cause, reduces brain iron required for tyrosine hydroxylase synthesis and subsequent decrease in brain dopamine.
To say this disorder is driven by TV ads and will disappear when the ads for Requip stop is not only unfair to all who suffer from this life altering disorder it suggests a lack of understanding of the biology of this terrible condition.
The profound urge to sleep coupled with the utter biological inability to do so is hardly a fictitious disorder or the susceptibility of gullible people.
How about a retake, Kevin?
Louis Siegel, M.D.
visit my strategies for surviving healthcare at
www.likeadoctorinthefamily.com
