I dunno. Some people prefer injections rather than having to swallow. But, hey, on the other hand, with oral therapy you don't have to worry about where that injector has been before you.
It depends. I agree with 12:03 anon in the case that the injection is one and done vs a bunch of daily pills. If I'm having an acute allergic reaction, I'd definitely rather have one corticosteroid injection than a dose pack. OTOH if it's one to one or close to it, then I'd rather take the pills.
My needle-less migraine injection is so much better than oral meds, that I haven't taken my oral meds for over a year now. It hurts a little, but it's worth it.
Shocking news! :)
ReplyDeleteBut they neglected to mention that suppositories are MOST preferred...or was that another study?
ReplyDeleteStop the presses!!!
ReplyDeleteAs a patient with an autoimmune disease, not sure I agree with that study. I will take happily one subcutaneous injection over 50+ pills per week.
ReplyDeleteThere's a good dirty joke here but I think I'll let it go...
ReplyDeleteIf you can't find a date, there's always manual therapy.
ReplyDeleteFrom the Double Entendre Department of the Dirty Minded, yes?
ReplyDeleteWell, no wonder. Ever try injecting a pill into your arm? Trust me, it hurts like a motherfucker.
ReplyDeleteConversely, many dogs and (especially) cats actually find injections less stressful than oral medications.
ReplyDeleteI dunno. Some people prefer injections rather than having to swallow. But, hey, on the other hand, with oral therapy you don't have to worry about where that injector has been before you.
ReplyDeleteIt depends. I agree with 12:03 anon in the case that the injection is one and done vs a bunch of daily pills. If I'm having an acute allergic reaction, I'd definitely rather have one corticosteroid injection than a dose pack. OTOH if it's one to one or close to it, then I'd rather take the pills.
ReplyDeleteLet me guess... this is regarding erectile dysfunction medication. Am I right?
ReplyDelete(to the tune of Aura Lee)
ReplyDeleteWhen you have medicine to take,
Take it orally.
Because you know the other way
Goes much more painfully.
-- Alan Sherman
Or even better, crushed into a tasty mash and bolused into a gastric tube. Mmmm.
ReplyDeleteMy needle-less migraine injection is so much better than oral meds, that I haven't taken my oral meds for over a year now. It hurts a little, but it's worth it.
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