Just The Facts Please

Did you know that:
Pharmaceutical companies are not generally required now to disclose results of a trial or even whether one was conducted because companies, as well as medical journals and scientists, tend to spotlight only trials that show positive results.

Psychiatric drugs damage brains and bodies in many ways and "have caused the worst plague of brain damage in medical history." Dr. Peter Breggin; Toxic Psychiatry. (1991)

Animal studies show that Prozac as well as a number of other antidepressants, enhance tumor growth.

Approximately 12,000 human test subjects die yearly from drug testing, and many to of those deaths go unreported.

Under informed and overburdened primary care doctors write about 60 percent of all antidepressant prescriptions, according to the American Psychiatric Association. With more general practitioners leading the way, there has been a 73 percent increase in antidepressant drug sales from 1998 to 2002, according to IMS Health, a pharmaceutical information and consulting firm.

By 1992 more than 23,000 adverse reactions had been reported regarding to the FDA regarding Prozac.

Speaking of FDA, did you know many of them own stock in the pharmaceutical companies?

Many trials have found that antidepressants are only marginally more effective than placebos.

According to a former FDA member, "Patients who died while on clinical trials were not reported to the sponsor", an audit revealed. "Dead people were listed as subjects of testing.

Side Effects
Has your Doctor or psychiatrist informed you of all these side effects?

SSRI (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Luvox, Celexa, Effexor)
Nausea, Diarrhea, Depression, Agitation, suicidal, Homicidal, Insomnia, Impaired concentration, Disorientation, Slowed mental functioning, Increased irritability and anger, Fatigue, feeling ill and worn out, Exaggerated response to stress, Reduced creativity, Impaired self insight, Feeling out of touch with yourself, Anxiety, Mania, Neurological problems, Sexual dysfunction, High Blood pressure, diabetes, Headaches, Weight gain, lethargy, dizziness, Dry mouth, Indigestion, Runny nose, Inflamed sinuses, Seizures, Influenza-like symptoms, Liver Symptoms, Gout, Joint and muscle stiffness, Slurred speech, Abnormal crying, Heart palpitations, Gastritis, Rash.


Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, Valium, Ativan, Lorazepam, Serax, )
Drowsiness, Coordination difficulties, Anxiety, Nervousness, Depression, Irritability, Blurred vision, Headaches, Seizures, Slurred speech, Depth perception, Agitation, Dry mouth, Nausea, Gastrointestinal disturbances, Vomiting. Hypotension, Palpitations, Rash, Incontinence, Change in libido, Increased and decreased blood sugar levels, Impairment of self awareness, Abnormal eye movements, tremor, Confusion, Insomnia, Psychosis, Liver symptoms, Panic attacks, Clumsy, Suicidal thoughts, Nervousness, Hostility, Anxiety, Confusion, Sensory disruptions, Aggression, Sleep disturbances, Nightmares, Weight changes, Tardive dyskinesia. Very addictive.

There are many more symptoms This is only a partial list

What Can I do?

Omega Fatty 3
It is stated that this helps not only treat but cure depression and bipolar disorder. Omega-3 fatty acids have the essential fatty acids that have proven to regulate function of the body's fatty acid metabolism. Fat metabolism is as important, if not more critical, than our body's metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates. The brain itself is 60% fat and that’s one-third of all fatty acids.

SAM-e
It is a natural, active form of the amino acid methionine and helps process a wide variety of neurotransmitters. Low levels of neurotransmitters are believed to play an important role in depression. Controlled studies have shown SAM-e to be effective in relieving symptoms of depression, and suggested it can work as well as (if not better than) prescription-strength tricyclic antidepressants according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

Valerian and Hops
This works on calming the mind and reduces anxiety. There are many blends of this and the results are quick and free of side effects.

Calms Forte
This is known to calm the mind and help produce a peaceful sleep state. No more waking up drowsy.

Folate Acid B-9 (do not mix with an antidepressant)
15% and 38% of people with depression have low folate levels folate deficiencies tend to respond less effectively to the SSRI. Folate acid with Omega 3 is a great way to treat depression. (do not mix with an antidepressant)

Diet and Exercise
Has been proven to effectively reduce many of not most symptoms of depression, anxiety and insomnia.

Never stop taking your medication on your own.

Most doctors and psychiatrist will be opposed to stopping your medication. Make sure you work with someone who has a knowledge base in this field. More and more psychiatrist are beginning to recognize the deadly effects of these drugs and there are a few natural alternative doctors emerging. If you want to decrease your chance for long term side effects and permanent damage to your body, seek help from a trained holistic practitioner or a Natrupath. Any medication you decide to go off, it is important that you have guidance and direction. Cold turkey off any medication can result in very harmful reactions.

Helpful Books
Your Drug May Be Your Problem By Peter Breggin
Toxic Psychiatry By Peter Breggin
Prozac Backlash By Joseph Glenmullen
Antidepressant Fact Book By Peter Breggin
The Truth About the Drug Companies: How They Deceive Us and What to Do About It By Marcia Angell
Blaming the Brain : The Truth About Drugs and Mental Health By Elliot Valenstein
Prozac: Panacea or Pandora? By Ann B Tracy Chase Shphard
Let Them Eat Prozac: The Unhealthy Relationship Between the Pharmaceutical Industry and Depression by David Healy

© Tyler Woods Ph.D 2005 Mindhance Wellness