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BlueKota

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44. They don't care how many people will be hurt

Reply to GoodRaisin (Reply #43)

Sat May 16, 2026, 11:41 AM

May 16

by their unscientific crusades. Not everyone was prescribed these for the same reasons, not everyone has the same side effects, and not all prescribers give them out to people who don't need them.

Hoping you and all of us who need these meds continue to be able to get them.

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RFKJR [View all] BlueKota May 15 OP

... SheltieLover May 15 #1

Thank you. BlueKota May 15 #2

Politicians should stay out of doctor-patient decisions. They are not medical experts or even doctors Deuxcents May 15 #3

I agree. BlueKota May 15 #4

Your health shouldn't be subject to the whims of a mcar May 15 #5

These times suck BlueKota May 15 #18

It is insane... I have always preached caution on these drugs, but under appropriate supervised care, hlthe2b May 15 #6

He should have never been approved BlueKota May 15 #19

;-{)...... Goonch May 15 #7

Very fitting BlueKota May 15 #20

That's not nearly enough to explain how fuck*d up of an individual he is. twodogsbarking May 15 #8

Fucked up is a good start. Joinfortmill May 15 #12

It fits BlueKota May 15 #21

If I take advice from a heroin user, it will be from Keith Richards irisblue May 15 #9

I definitely think Keith has more brain cells left. BlueKota May 15 #23

RFKjr. is dangerous man. oasis May 15 #10

He really is BlueKota May 15 #24

Oh, my what a terrible situation to be in. Joinfortmill May 15 #11

It's scary. BlueKota May 15 #25

Wishing you well Joinfortmill May 15 #39

Thank you. BlueKota May 15 #40

My SSRI is keeping me alive and civil. nt Ilsa May 15 #13

Same with me. BlueKota May 15 #26

I have somebody close to me that takes meds to stabilize his/her mood swings. Buddyzbuddy May 15 #14

They definitely help. BlueKota May 15 #27

No need to exaggerate - he doesn't want to take them away, just use them more cautiously. TheRickles May 15 #15

Unfortunately this article doesn't include BlueKota May 15 #28

From the article: TheRickles May 15 #33

Not an exaggeration. Kennedy absolutely would like to ban them. Eve Of Destruction May 15 #32

Thank you! BlueKota May 15 #35

I wish EuterpeThelo May 15 #16

Same. BlueKota May 15 #29

He can huff and puff, it won't change your script. mr715 May 15 #17

Thank you this helps. BlueKota May 15 #30

Ignore RFK, Jr., Blue Kota DrRaskolnik May 15 #22

Thank you. BlueKota May 15 #31

I take Lexapro & Lemotragine MustLoveBeagles May 15 #34

He's a disgusting asshat. BlueKota May 15 #36

A man whose brain was half eaten by the worm is in charge of our healthcare. LisaL May 15 #37

Me either BlueKota May 15 #41

Your doctor should be able to advise and reassure you. Sogo May 15 #38

Thank you! BlueKota May 15 #42

I have a spinal cord injury and also take Lexapro. GoodRaisin May 15 #43

They don't care how many people will be hurt BlueKota May 16 #44