From: EXECSEC
Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2000 3:52 PM
To: Dockets, FDA
Subject: FW: Lotronex Woes



-----Original Message-----
From: Henney, Jane 
Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2000 1:07 PM
To: EXECSEC
Subject: FW: Lotronex Woes




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> Subject: 	Lotronex Woes
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Dear Ms. Henney,

I am a clinical psychologist and a 30-year IBS sufferer. Taking Lotronex
beginning last July changed my life, similar to the theme in "Awakenings."
Last week, when I heard of the recall, I found myself in the same boat as
those poor patients for whom the medicine stopped working, lapsing back into
the gray, dismal existence, thoses brief moments of "life" seeming only a
dream. 

I wonder if those who lobbied for its removal, or those who supported its
recall, have any idea what life is like for those who suffer from IBS, who
have suffered with inadequate treatments, and after less than a year of
trial, are now being deprived of the first hope for relief they have ever
had.

People with whom I have spoken are prepared to do whatever is necessary to
be monitored by a physician or undergo examinations to make sure they are
using the medication properly and responding well to the treatment. 

Why can you not listen to the patients?

Sincerely,