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Tag Archives: FDA
CCHR’s Warnings of Potential Harms from ADHD Diagnosing and Treatment Supported by New Research
Evidence of benefit from ADHD diagnosis and treatment is uncertain, but the ADHD label itself, as well as the stimulant drugs that may be prescribed as treatment, can harm children, researchers find. Addressing behavior instead of diagnosing is advised. Continue reading
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CCHR Says FDA Must Correct Widespread Misinformation: Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms Are Not Short and Mild for Many Patients
Recent research and antidepressant users’ lived experience show that antidepressant withdrawal symptoms may be severe and long-lasting. Patients and their prescribers need accurate information on withdrawal risks and tapering guidance from the FDA. Continue reading
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Benzodiazepine Use Linked to Miscarriage; Stopping the Drugs After Long-Term Use Increased Risk of Fatality, New Research Finds
Mental health watchdog CCHR presses for DEA reclassification of benzodiazepines due to risks of physical dependency and addiction. Continue reading
Posted in Big Muddy River Newsletter, Press Releases Tagged Anti-anxiety, benzodiazepines, FDA, Overdose, pregnancy, Side Effects, suicide, Withdrawal Comments Off on Benzodiazepine Use Linked to Miscarriage; Stopping the Drugs After Long-Term Use Increased Risk of Fatality, New Research Finds
Despite Claims of Safety, Electroshock Caused Memory Loss in Majority of Teens in New Study, CCHR Warns
Researcher says study failed to show the safety or efficacy of electroconvulsive therapy. Continue reading
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Heart Disease Risk Increases the Longer ADHD Drugs are Taken, Study Finds
Researchers advise prescribers to keep monitoring patients on ADHD drugs for symptoms of heart disease. Continue reading
Posted in Big Muddy River Newsletter, Press Releases Tagged ADHD, Child Drugging, FDA, heart disease, Misdiagnosis, Side Effects Comments Off on Heart Disease Risk Increases the Longer ADHD Drugs are Taken, Study Finds
Antipsychotics Overprescribed to Seniors with Dementia in Home Health Care, Despite Serious Risks, Study Indicates
Antipsychotic use by elderly with dementia was also linked to worse outcomes in performing their activities of daily living after home health care ended. Continue reading
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ADHD Drugs Do Not Enhance Performance, Worsen Cognitive Ability in Some People, Study Indicates
High potential for abuse and overdose of prescription stimulants prompts U.S. Food and Drug Administration to research alternative treatments. Continue reading
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Foster Children Prescribed Psychiatric Drugs At Four Times the Rate of Non-Foster Children, New Study Finds
Previous government recommendations for improved oversight of psychotropics in foster care have not resolved the overdrugging problem. Continue reading
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