[RJCogburn]

Interesting I guess. But of course meds don't work on everyone and if they do not they are discontinued, or should be.

We ought not to loose sight of the fact that, for those for whom a drug works, the drugs of today are just wonderful.

[sharkhawk]

Most chemotherapy drugs do not work for all patients. But if they cure 50% of the people who would otherwise die, why would you discontinue them?

[MizSterious]

"But of course meds don't work on everyone and if they do not they are discontinued, or should be."

If you knew anyone who has hepatitis c, you'd understand the scandal that is the standard treatment for that drug. It's essentially like chemo for cancer. The cure is nearly worse than the disease itself. And it is only (according to these stats) 47% effective. It's also outrageously expensive, enough to bankrupt poor souls whose insurance won't cover it. If this is the best they can do....!!