International Coalition for Drug Awareness
A Group of physicians, researchers, Journalists and concerned citizens dedicated to educating about the dangers posed by many Rx medicines.
July 18, 2000 Once Again, Prozac Takes Center Stage, in Furor By ERICA GOODE —————————————————————————— — Naum Kazhdan/ The New York Times At least two recently published books say that Prozac and related antidepressants are often indiscriminately prescribed and pose the risk of serious side effects, but critics of those views call them alarmist and…
Fox news on KTVU, Chan. 2 out of San Francisco will air a special tonight at 10:00 PM Pacific Time and again tomorrow night at the same time on the adverse reactions and long-term reactions to SSRI antidepressants. The reporters flew to Salt Lake City two weeks ago to interview me (Ann Blake-Tracy), along with…
Dear ICFDA eGroups subscribers…. This is a rather different message, and a difficult one at that. As many of you may know, my wife and I lost our 13-year son to an SSRI-induced suicide three years ago next week. (drugawareness.org/matthewmiller.html) In a few weeks we will be going to trial here in Kansas City in…
We are grateful to our e-group member, Martin Hirschfeld, and also to Vera Hassner Sharav, President, CIRCARE: Citizens for Responsible Care & Research, for forwarding this information to us. AFTER 40 YEARS OF USE – the FDA has put new restrictions on the use of the antipsychotic, Mellaril. Obviously for many patients this strong warning…
Sarafem, what a nice sounding name for such a deadly drug. How many patients will know that they are really getting Prozac with a different name? Why is a name change necessary? If it said Prozac on the label, would the patient take it? We will not know with the FDA allowing Lilly to change…
Jury Awards $29M To Fen-Phen Users June 29, 2000 2:15 am EST Manufacturer Of Weight Loss Drug Plans To Appeal COQUILLE, OREGON (CBS News) – An Oregon jury has awarded $29.1 million in damages to a 58-year-old bus driver and her son who said the diet drug combination fen-phen damaged their hearts. American Home Products…
As most of you have already read in my book, Dr. Lorne Brandes linked antidepressants to cancer in a 1992 study. Now we have additional evidence that this is happening with one of the leading cancer killers in women – breast cancer. This study indicates that long term use is the biggest culprit in breast…
A revealing chat transcript with Dr. Joseph Glenmullen regarding SSRI’s and suicide can now be found on the ABCNews.com. Link follows the introduction. ————– Antidepressant Controversy Chat with Dr. Joseph Glenmullen June 21 Dr. Joseph Glenmullen Experts agree that drugs like Prozac and Zoloft (known medically as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors or SSRIs) are effective,…
This story has been posted on ABC News.com, after tonight’s 20/20 Show and Dr. Glenmullen’s appearance on the ABC News Chat. A Dark Side to Prozac? New Study Concludes Drugs Like Prozac May Induce Suicidal Behavior Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) have helped millions who suffer from depression. But, ask some medical professionals, can they…
This story has been posted on ABC News.com, after tonight’s 20/20 Show and Dr. Glenmullen’s appearance on the ABC News Chat. A Dark Side to Prozac? New Study Concludes Drugs Like Prozac May Induce Suicidal Behavior Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) have helped millions who suffer from depression. But, ask some medical professionals, can they…