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> > A long time ago I had a Neurologist who put me on Indocin--even though it > said " Not for > patients with Asthma". He told me he had patients on it who has Asthma & It > didn't > affect them. Within 2 weeks I had a HORRIBLE Asthma attack---needless to say, > I changed medications & Neurologist at the sametime! Now, before I get a > prescription > filled I check the PDR. > Saved my life a couple of times!!!! > Take Care, > Marjorie 63/8 > <[log in to unmask]> My Internist tried to prescribe a beta-blocker for me even though I told him I had been diagnosed with minimal asthma. When I related that I understood beta-blockers could cause full blown asthma in people like me, he suggested to try it anyway. I refused. No one, no matter how many degrees they have after his/her name, should play Russian roulette with someone's health. ---- Regards Mary Ann