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Citizens Commission on Human Rights International- Despite criminal conviction – Drug makers again violated federal law with “off-label” marketing of antipsychoticsAcross the U.S., pharmaceutical companies have been pleading guilty to criminal charges or paying penalties in civil cases when the U.S.Department of Justice finds that they deceptively marketed drugs for unapproved uses, putting millions of people at risk of chest infections, heart attacks, suicidal impulses or death.
- Psychiatrist Peter Breggin on the Texas, Fort Hood Shooter “Let’s also see through yet another media smoke screen”Some in the media have expressed surprise that a man whose profession is about caring would turn to violence. According to one theory, poor Dr. Hasan was driven to the breaking point by the stress of counseling returning soldiers and having to listen to their horrific stories. Totally false. Psychiatrists are no longer trained to listen to or to counsel thei […]
- In wake of shootings: Read what psychiatrist Peter Breggin said about psych drugs/military/violence & drug withdrawalDeath by suicide is at record levels in the armed services. Simultaneously the use of antidepressant drugs is also at record levels, including brand names like Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa and Lexapro. According to the army, in 2007 17% of combat troops in Afghanistan were taking prescription antidepressants or sleeping pills. Inside sources have given me a […]
- Despite criminal conviction – Drug makers again violated federal law with “off-label” marketing of antipsychotics
- Nurses for Human Rights
- Do Doctors Promote Mental Illness?Are you comfortable knowing that the medications your doctors prescribe for you may be influenced by what they hear at a lecture or seminar weekend from a pharmaceutical company paid speaker instead of your doctor’s own research and critical reading of the testing results of that drug? Well, apparently, that is what is happening in [...]
- Do Doctors Promote Mental Illness?
Written Testimony Needed – Florida Child Antipsychotic Drugging
March 1, 2009 — Your FriendThe Florida Agency for Health Care Administration is inviting the public to provide written testimony (until December 24) concerning the Medicaid coverage of atypical antipsychotics on children. This is the official notice: http://ahca.myflorida.com/docs/AdHocWebCancellationMessagev2.pdf
Atypical antipsychotics are the newest, most expensive high powered antipsychotic drugs - heavily marketed to state Medicaid programs. (Your tax dollars)
“Evidence is mounting that they can cause rapid weight gain, diabetes, even death”. St. Petersburg Times, July 29, 2007 Read the rest of this entry »
Antipsychotics: History – Then and Now
January 29, 2009 — Your FriendThe Times-News
Modern mind medicines begin to lose luster
January 27, 2009
Hundreds of years ago, people with mental illness might be burned at the stake or locked away in a dungeon. In the early 20th century, some patients with schizophrenia were lobotomized with an ice pick to blunt emotions and reduce agitation. Read the rest of this entry »
Niacin, the Mental Health Alternative
January 27, 2009 — Your FriendDr. Abram Hoffer talks about niacin as an alternative to psychiatric medication and statins (cholesterol medication).
So if you are fed up with the side effects from your drugs and are seeking an alternative to antidepressants, antipsychotics or statins work with the healing professional of your choice and try niacin. In my research I have found that it helps depression, anxiety, lowers cholesterol levels and more.
Please note that in the video when Dr. Hoffer refers to “Bill W.” he is referring to Bill Wilson, the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.
All information posted in this writing is the opinion of the author and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as medical advice. Only a licensed medical doctor can legally offer medical advice in the United States. Consult the healer of your choice for medical care and advice.
Seroquel Raises Diabetes Risk, Doctor Says
January 21, 2009 — Your FriendJan. 16 (Bloomberg) — AstraZeneca Plc’s antipsychotic drug Seroquel raised by almost 400 percent the risk of developing diabetes when compared with first-generation medications in its class, a doctor testified in a court case against the drugmaker.
A 2004 article published in Psychiatric Services, a journal of the American Psychiatric Association, reported the increased risk in males who were exposed to Seroquel for at least 60 days. The study, which involved 1,629 patients, compared the exposure of a newer class of antipsychotics including clozapine and Seroquel with an older class of drugs, Jennifer Marks, a Miami- based endocrinologist, said during a pre-trial hearing yesterday in federal court in Orlando, Florida. Read the rest of this entry »
Heart Risk Cited in Newer Antipsychotic Drugs
January 19, 2009 — Your FriendZyprexa, Risperdal and Seroquel, among the 10 most commonly prescribed medications, are just as likely as older antipsychotic drugs to cause a fatal heart attack, a study finds. Read the rest of this entry »
Antipsychotics Up Death Risk in Alzheimer’s Patients
January 9, 2009 — Your FriendAntipsychotics Up Death Risk in Alzheimer’s Patients
January 9, 2009
Alzheimer’s patients who are prescribed antipsychotic drugs face a higher risk of death than similar patients not given these medications do, British researchers report.
While the short-term use of antipsychotics has been found to benefit Alzheimer’s patients, studies have found that prolonged use can have serious side effects, including Parkinson-like symptoms, sedation, chest infections, decline in brain function, stroke and death. Read the rest of this entry »
“Medication Madness” by Peter Breggin, M.D.
December 30, 2008 — Your Friend
Watch this great Fox interview with Peter Breggin, M.D.
Hear a true life story about someone on Prozac and more.
View video here: Read the rest of this entry »
FDA Warnings for Abilify (Aripiprazole)
November 30, 2008 — Your FriendHIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR ABILIFY (ARIPIPRAZOLE)M THE ANTI-PSCYHOTIC MEDICATION
These highlights do not include all the information needed to use ABILIFY safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for ABILIFY.
ABILIFY® (aripiprazole) Tablets
ABILIFY DISCMELT® (aripiprazole) Orally Disintegrating Tablets
ABILIFY® (aripiprazole) Oral Solution
ABILIFY® (aripiprazole) Injection FOR INTRAMUSCULAR USE ONLY
Initial U.S. Approval: 2002
BLACK BOX WARNING: Read the rest of this entry »
