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Nancy , Patient use of package inserts is of limited use in my opinion. The FDA requires the inclusion of so much information that they provide more confusion than clarity. If something has been reported at all to someone taking the drug- the insert may include it even if it hasn't been proven that it is related to the drug. Often things that are included have to do with either theoretical interactions or are CYA (cover your Ass) statements by the drug company to avoid the potential of law suits later on. There are patient package inserts or literature for most drugs that are given our by many pharmacies which are more tailored to what the patient needs to know about a drug. (If there were package inserts for aspirin and what it could do to you most people would read it and never take another ASA tablet as long as they lived.) If you do get the insert read it with a grain of salt and check with your doctor if you have questions as to what to actually expect or be careful of. Charlie ----- Original Message ----- From: First & Last-Name <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Friday, December 10, 1999 8:53 PM Subject: package inserts > does anyone know what the rule/law is regarding package inserts? i think it > is important to read them. they list possible abnormal lab findings, list > warnings, contraindications and information for patients. > my new/first prescription of comtan came without package insert; i had to > call and request it and return to pharmacy for it. for example, it lists > hypotension as a possible occurrence--that matters to me because i already > have hypotension thanks to sinemet. just curious how you all feel about them > (p.i.) > nancy spires