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graham[_4_]

On 02/07/2014 9:05 AM, wrote:
> On Wed, 02 Jul 2014 07:35:44 -0600, graham > wrote:
>
>> On 02/07/2014 7:04 AM, wrote:
>>> On Wed, 02 Jul 2014 06:53:16 -0600, Janet Bostwick
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Wed, 02 Jul 2014 07:52:18 -0300, wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On Tue, 01 Jul 2014 22:08:36 -0700, sf > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The newest proposal is to make mainstream birth control an OTC
>>>>>> medication and I can't argue with that POV.
>>>>>
>>>>> Seems a bit risky as there are many women who are unable to take pills
>>>>> for a variety of reasons, better they remain on prescription. What
>>>>> would they do about all the other methods such as IUDs or capsules
>>>>> under the skin for long term control ?
>>>>
>>>> Doesn't that apply to many OTC available today? When I first took
>>>> Claritin many years ago the doctor warned me it was a strong drug and
>>>> to watch for side effects. Now claritin is OTC (and considerably less
>>>> costly) Presumably the potential side effects are still there.
>>>> Janet US
>>>
>>> I was thinking mainly, in the case of birth control pills, strokes in
>>> young women. Not a nice thing to happen. If the doctor prescribes,
>>> he/she knows all your other risks that would indicate some other
>>> method is better for you.
>>>
>> However, there is a woman Dr in a Calgary walk-in clinic who refuses to
>> prescribe the pill.
>> Graham
>
> I would ask her why and if it is on religious grounds, then I would
> report her to CMA !
>
It hit the headlines here a few days ago. The CMA must be well aware of it.
Graham