I wasn't born with a preference for natural medicine. In fact, it took decades of horrible experiences to discover that pharmaceuticals always have undesirable side effects; natural medicines never do.

Benecar

By: Paul S Cilwa	Posted: 8/12/2009		Page Views: 5,635
Hashtags: #Humor #Medicine #HealthCare #HealthInsuranceBenecar
I just got out of the hospital where I spent the night with, as it turns out, some weird kind of pneumonia. And they tried, but they'll never convince me this had nothing to do with the medication my doctor just changed.
Estimated reading time: 7 minute(s) (1533 words)

I just got out of the hospital where I spent the night with, as it turns out, some weird kind of pneumonia. And they tried, but they'll never convince me this had nothing to do with the medication my doctor just changed.

Gabapentin

By: Paul S Cilwa	Posted: 8/25/2014		Page Views: 4,048
Hashtags: #Gabapentin
I learn how a prescribed medication's side effects almost turned deadly.
Estimated reading time: 8 minute(s) (1806 words)

I know a lot of people who take Gabapentin without problem. They tend to be on lower doses than I am. But if you are taking this medication, and any of what I've written here strikes a chord with you, I encourage you to follow the links here so you can monitor your own situation with (possibly reddened) eyes wide open.