Tag Archives: Side Effects

Most-Prescribed, Top-Selling Psychiatric Drugs

Posted on May 25, 2014 by cchrstl

Most-Prescribed, Top-Selling Psychiatric Drugs A recent article in Medscape listed the top 100 most-prescribed and top-selling drugs to date. Here are the listings for psychiatric drugs. Rank Drug (Brand Name) Total Sales Through March 2014 1 Abilify $6,885,243,368 8 Cymbalta … Continue reading →

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ADHD and Fluoride

Posted on March 10, 2014 by cchrstl

ADHD and Fluoride A recently published scientific study links various developmental disabilities with fluoride poisoning. [Lancet Neurol 2014;13:330-38; February 15, 2014; “Neurobehavioral effects of developmental toxicity”] Here are some salient quotes. “Neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, and … Continue reading →

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Mary Jane comes to psychiatry

Posted on January 27, 2014 by cchrstl

Mary Jane comes to psychiatry There has been a lot in the news recently about marijuana — “medical” marijuana, synthetic marijuana, legalizing marijuana, human interest stories about someone smoking marijuana, rants about the horrors of marijuana smoking — in short, … Continue reading →

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Obesity and Psychiatry

Posted on November 15, 2013 by cchrstl

Obesity and Psychiatry On June 18, 2013 the American Medical Association voted to declare obesity a disease. Obesity and various eating disorders have been a topic of discussion at the American Psychiatric Association for some time. The debate continues, whether … Continue reading →

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Navy Yard Shooter on Psych Drugs

Posted on September 18, 2013 by cchrstl

Navy Yard Shooter on Psych Drugs We now know that Aaron Alexis, the 34-year-old man accused of killing 12 people in a gun rampage at the Washington Navy Yard September 16, was taking psychiatric drugs known to cause violence and … Continue reading →

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Your Federal Government at Work

Posted on August 24, 2013 by cchrstl

Your Federal Government at Work Last June the President hosted the National Conference on Mental Health to talk about how to raise awareness of mental health issues and make it easier for everyone to get the mental health care “they … Continue reading →

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Hot Flashes? Take psych drugs!

Posted on July 21, 2013 by cchrstl

Hot Flashes? Take psych drugs! A nonhormonal drug, paroxetine mesylate (brand name Brisdelle), was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) June 28, 2013 for hot flashes associated with menopause, despite an agency advisory committee having rejected it … Continue reading →

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The New DSM-5

Posted on April 27, 2013 by cchrstl

The New DSM-5 When the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) hits the stores on May 22nd, it will extend the reach of psychiatry further into daily life, making many more … Continue reading →

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The Aurora Shooter Case Confirms CCHR Predictions

Posted on April 8, 2013 by cchrstl

The Aurora Shooter Case Confirms CCHR Predictions Two mind-altering prescription psychiatric drugs, alcohol and a gun … and the media blamed the gun. April 4, 2013 – The Los Angeles Times reveals that a search of James Holmes apartment found … Continue reading →

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Do Not Be Fooled By Generic Concerta

Posted on January 1, 2013 by cchrstl

Happy New Year! Include CCHR Support in your New Year’s Resolutions! On New Year’s Eve, Mallinckrodt, the pharmaceuticals business of Covidien in Hazelwood, Missouri (a city in St. Louis County), announced that it received approval from the U.S. Food and … Continue reading →

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