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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

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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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