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CCHR Calls on FDA to Revise Guidance on Use of Antidepressants by Pregnant Women

Recent research adds to medical literature indicating potential risks to newborns from pregnant women using antidepressants. Citizens Commission on Human Rights calls on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to review the research and issue updated guidance. 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

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Use of Antidepressants During Pregnancy May Alter Brain Development of Offspring, New Study Indicates

Women taking antidepressants who are, or are planning to become, pregnant can discuss these risks with their physicians. Continue reading

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Paxil, the Antidepressant from Hell

New research using a novel approach to test for harmful drug side effects is showing that the common antidepressant paroxetine (Paxil, Seroxat) interferes with the growth of brain synapses (connection points between neurons), and thus can cause developmental neurotoxicity — … Continue reading

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