Tuesday, April 3, 2007

Doctors Ignore Black Box Warnings On SSRIs

Doctors Ignore Black Box Warnings On SSRIs: "Washington, DC: The FDA has issued numerous public health advisories and black box warnings over the past several years about the increased risk of suicidality associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants, but many doctors ignore them.


In October 2004, the FDA added a black box warning about an increased risk of suicidality in children and adolescents after a review of data showed a doubling of the risk of suicidality associated with the drugs. "

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

FDA issues an advisory on the Use of Triptans and Antidepressants

The U.S.Food and Drug Administration has issued a public health advisory about potential risks of taking certain migraine medications - triptans - together with certain antidepressants. The advisory states, "A life-threatening condition called serotonin syndrome may occur when triptans are used together with a SSRI or a SNRI."
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Thursday, March 22, 2007

Common antidepressant medications increase risk of osteoporosis

Common antidepressant medications increase risk of osteoporosis: "Common antidepressant medications increase risk of osteoporosis
Depression effect 17 million Americans each year. Antidepressants have become one of the most commonly prescripted medications in America. Antidepressant medications can have serious side effects, such as increased depression and anxiety, nausea, diarrhea, headaches, and sexual side effects, such as loss of libido, failure to reach orgasm and erectile problems.

Investigators have added another problem to the list of potential side effects. In a study of fracture-related risk factors and medication use, 5008 men and women were assessed at the beginning of the study and after 5 years."

Friday, March 16, 2007

Paxil Delivered Death Certificate

Paxil Delivered Death Certificate: "Whitby, ON: Due to a bad car accident in 1998 that led to depression and anxiety, Lisa Goring was prescribed Paxil. She became pregnant in 2001 and her doctor said it was safe to stay on this SSRI. Most doctors today know otherwise.

'It wasn't until I went for an ultrasound, when I was five months pregnant, that I knew everything had gone wrong,' says Goring. 'After the ultrasound, I first thought I was just going to have a sick baby but he would be fine. All I was told was that his brain had developed but he had lots of blood flow to the brain. I was also told to come back the next day with my husband. "

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Serotonin

Serotonin: "Neu-Becalm'd is a nutritional supplement that gives the brain-targeted nutrients to aid in the balancing of neurotransmitters. Problems such as mental and emotional focus, or substance abuse may be caused by an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain."

Class Action Lawsuit - Paxil

OUR HEP CHAT: Class Action Lawsuit - Paxil: "Class Action Lawsuit - Paxil

Paxil lawyers are ready to help you with your lawsuit claim. Paxil has been indicated to have seriously dangerous side effects and withdrawal symptoms. On top of that, it has been prescribed to children and it has not only been proven to be ineffective, it has also been proven to increase the risk of suicidal thoughts."