As physicians we take an oath that states: “First do no harm.” Unfortunately as doctors we have to many times rely on data that has been produced and evaluated by drug companies that stand to make HUGE profits from the sale of these drugs. A 32 billion dollar per year company, named Pfizer, is just one of many that knowingly distributed a pill that was harmful to patients. It is for this reason that so many patients DO NOT WANT TO TAKE PILLS and rely on a more natural remedy like cannabis.
In 2002 Pfizer was AGGRESSIVELY pressing its sales reps to push doctors to prescribe a drug by the name of BEXTRA to patients suffering from acute pain. It was an off label indication for the drug.
Drug reps were given huge sales bonuses for selling doctors that this drug was safe to give for patients for chronic arthritis, pre menstrual syndrome (labeled indications) and also acute pain (an off label indication)
BEXTRA is a drug classified as a COX-2 inhibitor. It was used to stop inflammation in conditions like arthritis and was promoted because it DID NOT cause stomach ulceration and GI bleeding like many NSAIDS (non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as motrin.
AMAZINGLY, there were studies conducted that CLEARLY showed that BEXTRA increased the risk of HEART ATTACK and STROKE in high risk patients (ie older patients with arthritis and OH YEAH heart disease). PFIZER KNEW ABOUT THESE STUDIES AND IGNORED THEM!!!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME!
THANKS TO DR DENNIS MANGANO, who compiled his own data and presented it to the FDA after pfizer had already pushed through incorrect safety data, thousands of patients lives were saved. He single handedly was responsible for this drug not only being taken off the market but pfizer ultimately being charged with a crime and paying out millions of dollars in damages.
It is a FACT that patients DIED AS A RESULT OF PFIZERS criminal negligence. DOCTORS WERE LIED TO. PATIENTS WERE LIED TO. PATIENTS ULTIMATELY DIED.
PFIZER DESERVES A HUGE F U!
Its no wonder that so many patients are turning to medical cannabis to treat their pain. It is a plant given to us by God. It is not toxic to any of our major organ systems. There is never been an overdose from using cannabis. There is no risk for physical addition. Patients don’t have to worry about drug drug interactions. And IT WORKS! Patients report a huge reduction in pain, an increased ability to fall and stay asleep, relaxation and a reduction in muscle spasm. Studies have shown that it clearly is a safe alternative for treating pain.
If you are tired of taking pain killers and have a bag of medications that you would like to give back to your doctor, feel free to schedule an appointment to see if cannabis is right for you. Call us at 877-721-0047 or pre-qualify for free online at www.mcsocal.com
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