We would all agree that life is a precious gift! Having said this, we can never have enough reminders that antidepressant prescription drugs can rob you or a loved one of that life. NaturalNews.com reported on the teenage girl in Missouri who had received an increased dosage of Prozac in 2009, just two weeks before she brutally murdered a nine year old girl for “the thrill of it.” A psychiatrist said that she was significantly influenced by the medication to commit this horrible act. She was sentenced to life in prison. This is just one of many tragic stories where antidepressants have been involved.
Antidepressants are dangerous because they can cause homicidal and suicidal behavior, as well as many other adverse side effects, including the following:
New or sudden changes in mood, behavior, actions, thoughts, or feelings
Acting on dangerous impulses
Acting aggressive or violent
New or worsening depression, anxiety or panic attacks
Feeling agitated, restless, angry or irritable
Difficulty sleeping
Agitation, hallucinations, coma or other changes in mental status
Coordination problems or muscle twitching
Racing heartbeat, high or low blood pressure
Sweating or fever
Severe allergic reactions
Abnormal bleeding
Seizures or convulsions
Manic episodes
Think carefully before considering the use of antidepressants for yourself or your children. Do your research to find out what the underlying cause is of the symptom that prompted the doctor to prescribe an antidepressant in the first place. (Please note: One should not stop taking an antidepressant without consulting a doctor. Antidepressants must be weaned off of slowly and safely to help avoid severe, dangerous withdrawal symptoms.)
Knowledge is power! An excellent recommended resource is “Prozac Backlash,” by Joseph Glenmullen, M.D., to help educate yourself on the dangers of these drugs so that you can protect your loved ones.