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The comment section is interesting-
I responded
Yes, we really need the guidance of the FDA to determine what's safe and not safe for us, look how well they're looking out for our interests with Chantix, Maybe they should let people decide what they want to do- smoke, use E-cigs, use snus, use Stonewalls, use Ariva, use Orbs, strips or whatever.
The FDA says they did nothing wrong. Pfizer says they did nothing wrong. However, with what they KNOW NOW, they should be banned from allowing Chantix to be prescribed without a psych evaluation. Of course that's not a suitable solution because they'd lose 2/3rds of their potential market.
The FDA is doing a poor job of doing their job. The FDA doesn't know how to do their job of administering tobacco, all they know how to do is deny, reduced risk alternatives if they don't come from GP. The FDA is not even good at administering their role in foods and now they're going to have ultimate authority in most of the foods we eat, welcome GA to this political mess. Goodbye small farmer, all in the name of our safety. When people die and get sick from the FDA controlled food they'll claim, "We did nothing wrong". Talk about fraud.
Oh, before I forget, this has got to be Supreme Court Justice Phil hiding behind Guest. The man that understands what Congress meant in their legislation. As if Congress knows what they're doing.
The comment section is interesting-
Guest
"... what justification is there for removing electronic cigarettes from the market ...?"
If removing the products of those who defraud the FDA of its regulatory authority is not inherently justified by their criminal conduct, then why should any pharmaceutical or medical device company ever bother to comply with the law?
I responded
With Pfizer, FDA Shunning Tests on Mentally Ill, Promise of Smoking Remedy Chantix Turns to Ashes for Some | FairWarning
“FINALLY, the story/history of Chantix side effects is being told. OMG…I’ve been waiting. I want it to be understood that I took Chantix with all the best intentions, in fact, was EXCITED and looking forward to finally being free of nicotine. I did not take Chantix w/hopes of suffering life threatening side effects, sue and take an early retirement. No, this was not my intention. And, to boot, since it was FDA approved, how could I possibly go wrong? Win/win, right?
I was a closet smoker, 2 – 4 per day, no one knew I even took Chantix except my mom. I took two scripts of Chantix between Oct. ‘06 – Oct. ‘07. I’ll admit, as promised, the cigarettes DID taste bad. I DID quit for a couple months. When I started up again, went BACK for another script. THIS time, however, was different. Something went terribly wrong and I was unable to piece together at the time…what was causing my withdrawal from life.
Two and a half years ago, I was a 55 yr. old happily married (37 years), loving mother and nana of 6. I had a job of 23 years that I loved and lots of friends and siblings all around. My life was GREAT!! So, why not make it even GREATER…by putting the stick down. And, THAT was what I wanted to do!
Jan. ‘08 – - taken by ambulance in middle of nite w/horrific chest pains, stomach spasms as strong as contractions, EXTREME shortness of breath and a MIND BLOWING headache. Kept a week – - released w/diagnosis – - possible virus.
May ‘08 – - had great day at work as usual. Daughter called when I got home and said, “mom, what’s wrong? You haven’t been yourself for a long, long time…and people are worried.” I laughed, hung up, picked up keys, took long drive to rural area singing to oldies along the way, picked up 3 bottles of sleeping pills and mini-diabetic razors…found a closed used car dealership…pulled in on an angle so I could blend in…wrote short note, “it’s been real” which was found by police the next morning when I was found unconscious.”
to be continuedI had downed 240 sleeping pills and cut self up w/razors…woke up six days later when being taken off vent..surrounded by devastated family members…wanting answers. I had none. Spent time in psych unit, short leave from work, babysitting rights had been stripped, all credibility…gone…self-respect…gone…hubby took up residence in spare bedroom, people tip toed around me for months, even driving privileges were taken away for a month and all this was followed up w/2 years of intense outpatient therapy a couple times per week.
Ostracized by those closest to me for over a year…not only had mental issues to overcome, but physical as well. Had to take blood tests every week for several months to confirm a liver transplant was not needed…gained 30 unwanted/un-needed lbs….
What do I remember? I remember dreaming/hallucinating deceased loved ones coming to me at nite, begging me to go w/them. I could FEEL their hugs and listened to their description of how beautiful/fun heaven is! Tried to conVINCE me my job was done here. After several months of this and feeling beyond exhausted…and wanted DESPERATELY to just take a soft blanky into closet and shut the world out…I listened.
NEVER would I have put Chantix in the equation…but after beating myself up for several months after the attempt…my mom started feeding me articles on the negative side effects of this new wonder drug. I finally took the bait and researched on my own. OMG…could this possibly have NOT been my fault??!!! Could a drug REALLY play so drastically w/person’s mind???…but it was FDA approved!! Oh, dear God…do you have any idea how I pray daily (along with THOUSANDS more out there)…for my day of vindication??? Once solid word gets out of these side effects….many answers and prayers will be answered. There will be a windfall of lawsuits. On that you can depend."
Yes, we really need the guidance of the FDA to determine what's safe and not safe for us, look how well they're looking out for our interests with Chantix, Maybe they should let people decide what they want to do- smoke, use E-cigs, use snus, use Stonewalls, use Ariva, use Orbs, strips or whatever.
The FDA says they did nothing wrong. Pfizer says they did nothing wrong. However, with what they KNOW NOW, they should be banned from allowing Chantix to be prescribed without a psych evaluation. Of course that's not a suitable solution because they'd lose 2/3rds of their potential market.
The FDA is doing a poor job of doing their job. The FDA doesn't know how to do their job of administering tobacco, all they know how to do is deny, reduced risk alternatives if they don't come from GP. The FDA is not even good at administering their role in foods and now they're going to have ultimate authority in most of the foods we eat, welcome GA to this political mess. Goodbye small farmer, all in the name of our safety. When people die and get sick from the FDA controlled food they'll claim, "We did nothing wrong". Talk about fraud.
Oh, before I forget, this has got to be Supreme Court Justice Phil hiding behind Guest. The man that understands what Congress meant in their legislation. As if Congress knows what they're doing.