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To: TennesseeGirl

Ration the drugs in nursing homes so we can run methadone clinics in the inner cities.


2 posted on 05/14/2011 6:49:44 PM PDT by ladyjane
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To: ladyjane

There is no doubt too many older patients are placed on these meds. Often, older patients with dementia get aggressive and these meds calm them down. Makes the nursing home more tolerable for other residents and staff. One trouble is the cost though most will be going generic soon or already are.


3 posted on 05/14/2011 6:54:57 PM PDT by Pedrobud
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