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Educating about the dangers of Antidepressant Medications
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/705051 Long-Term Use of Antidepressants For Depressive Disorders and the Risk of Diabetes Mellitus. Ranked “Changes Clinical Practice” by F1000 Leo Sher; Maria Oquendo Authors and Disclosures Published: 07/01/2009 Andersohn F, Schade R, Suissa S, Garbe E Am J Psychiatry 2009 May 166(5):591-8 Commentary from Leo Sher and Maria Oquendo Changes Clinical Practice: Patients receiving…
SSRI Stories Note: The Physicians Desk Reference states that antidepressants can cause a craving for alcohol and alcohol abuse. Also, the liver cannot metabolize the antidepressant and the alcohol simultaneously, thus leading to higher levels of both alcohol and the antidepressant in the human body. http://www.twincities.com/allheadlines/ci_12737577 Lakeville woman suspected of accidentally smothering her infant grandson…
“The VA is continuing to stonewall my claims any and every chance it gets without clear and legal justification,” Wehr said in a letter to the Veterans Affairs office in Portland dated June 15, 2009. “Meanwhile, I will be preparing to submit my entire file to Senator Wyden’s office and request a congressional investigation into this utter lack of professionalism and lack of attention to detail in this matter.”
Paragraph 7 reads: “In September, Batters said he would not seek re-election in the riding of Palliser, which encompasses Regina and Moose Jaw. He cited anxiety, depression and a dependency on prescription drugs.” Paragraph 3 reads: ““Last fall, Dave courageously made public his battle with depression and anxiety when he chose not to run for…
Paragraph 5 reads: “Mr Lee was first prescribed anti-depressants in April 2004 and had been prescribed various forms of anti-depressants and sleeping tablets ever since, the Coroner was told.” http://www.naffertontoday.co.uk/736/Body-in-the-Beck-at.5413763.jp Body in the Beck at Driffield – Alverston, Warwickshire man took his own life, inquest told Published Date: 30 June 2009 A MAN battling depression,…
Ann Blake-Tracy’S COMMENT: Reading this article is like stepping back in time two decades!! I thought society might have learned something by now about the deception of antidepressant treatment with all of the FDA warnings that link the drugs to suicide and violence. HOW SAD! How many more must die before we wake up to…
Keep in mind that Zyban is Wellbutrin and Chantix is almost identical to Zoloft. http://www.forbes.com/2009/07/01/fda-chantix-zyban-business-healthcare-chantix.html Chantix Gets Boxed In Matthew Herper, 07.01.09, 05:20 PM EDT The FDA says patients taking Chantix or Zyban need to be watched for suicide and other psychiatric problems. The Food and Drug Administration will require a “black box” warning–the agency’s…
NOTE BY Ann Blake-Tracy: EXACTLY WHAT I HAVE FEARED AND WARNED OF FOR YEARS NOW WITH THE WIDESPREAD USE OF ANTIDEPRESSANTS. THE MANIC REACTIONS OF THESE DRUGS PRODUCE WILD SPENDING AND WE ARE SEEING IT EVERYWHERE TO THE POINT THAT WE HAVE NOW REALIZED IT HAS AFFECTED US ALL. Paragraphs 24 through 29 read “Even…
This article states: “On Tuesday 23 June Yasmine was in the hospital because she had poor response to antidepressants that her doctor, along with mandatory sick leave, had prescribed. Two days later, June 25, she visited her sister, Inge, in Kontich. While her sister was away, Yasmine disappeared without atrace Around noon, she went to…
Paragraph six reads: “Ling’s defence counsel told Justice Shan Tennent his client had suffered serious injury to his back and was now on a disability pension and dealing with depression.” Paragraph eleven reads: “Your grievance with the school was a relatively minor matter but your health problems and the medication you take can largely explain…