I am an RN and a Certified Hospice Nurse (CRNH). I am an advocate of the Right to Die movement and believe that all terminally ill patients have a
right to choose how and when they die. In what circumstance must I take steps to avoid the suicide of one of my terminally ill patients?
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I'm 28-years-old and after my first manic episode, my doctor put me on an aggressive therapy of topamax and depakote. In the last nine months I have lost 50 pounds with 20 more to go. I am now petrified of putting the weight back on or not being able to lose the rest. Can you tell me if these medications effects significantly affect weight gain?
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Why is anorexia always stated as a person who does not want to gain weight or one who does not like the way one looks? I have suffered with anorexia for many years and it has nothing to do with my weight or my feelings about the way I look. Anorexia comes and goes with me and it tends to stem from if I'm happy or not...
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I would like to obtain a list of medications that have the possible side effects of tardive dyskinesia. Do you have any ideas?
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