The title of this echoes We Were Warriors but also Once Were Warriors. The post dovetails with What's a Life Worth, Morgan vs Morgan, and next weeks Escaping the Prescription Drug Maze. All will be on the Politics of Care Forum. The post copies a letter sent to J Mercer MP last week, with images added not in the original letter. Mr Mercer has not responded to the gauntlet … [Read more...] about Once We Were Warriors Tackling Prescription Drugs
Suicide
What’s a life worth? Is anyone listening?
This post is by Tracey G. Tracey approached me and as you'll see others in October 2020 for materials on antidepressants to give her Member of Parliament, Johnny Mercer. She had been in touch in 2018 - "lost in the world of not being taken seriously or believed with regards to a possible protracted withdrawal". It was easy believe her but not easy help - no-one knows how to … [Read more...] about What’s a life worth? Is anyone listening?
A Public Service or A Lethal Scam?
RxISK was emailed about a post on SSRI Stories recently. Julie Wood runs SSRI stories, which features newspaper or related public domain material about suicides, homicides or other events linked to SSRI or other psychotropic drug intake. The email read as follows: Your using an article about my family members suicide as a propaganda piece and it is unacceptable, scummy, … [Read more...] about A Public Service or A Lethal Scam?
Farewell Marchino
Nearly a week ago a group of Italians sent this post written after one of their number gave up his struggle with PSSD and the system. We've been very slow posting it - partly because of the emotions it stirs. Its quiet beginning and contained fury at the end conjured up Marc Antony's speech after Caesar's assassination. I Come to Bury Marchino Goodbye Marchino.. Little … [Read more...] about Farewell Marchino
Heather Roberts: Heroine for our Times
This post is to honor the life, work, and words of our dear friend and regular blog contributor, Heather Roberts, who sadly we have learned died peacefully at her home on 20th October after a short illness. Heather campaigned alongside us in memory of her son, Olly, who had a severe adverse reaction to the prescribed medication Roaccutane. We would like to honor Heather’s … [Read more...] about Heather Roberts: Heroine for our Times
Children of the Cure: Fear of Lying
Samizdat has just published Children of the Cure - the Preface of which is here This Book is not a Game. Quotes from the text are in Hand of History on davidhealy.org. Most of the first chapter is below. Flying to Philadelphia Shelley Jofre was 32 when she got on a plane to Philadelphia in May 2002. People teased her about looking even younger. She is short and slight. … [Read more...] about Children of the Cure: Fear of Lying
Montelukast: Beyond the Black Box
Dozens of these buttons flooded the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) headquarters at a meeting for the widely prescribed asthma/allergy medication, montelukast (brand name, Singulair). The message was simple: “The benefits did not outweigh the risks.” As each button approached the podium, the panel of experts heard gut-wrenching testimonials about the … [Read more...] about Montelukast: Beyond the Black Box
Causes Sexual Dysfunction, Suicide and Birth Defects?
Everyone who reads RxISK posts will know that SSRI and related drugs (some antibiotics, painkillers, antihistamines and most antidepressants) can cause sexual dysfunction. This has been known since 1961. And that they can cause suicide. This has been known since 1959. And that they can cause birth defects. The first publication by an Australian obstetrician, William … [Read more...] about Causes Sexual Dysfunction, Suicide and Birth Defects?
Everything’s in Hand: Isotretinoin and the Usual Guff
Niks aan de Hand - Nothing out of hand. This item has just appeared in the BMJ: An expert group has been reconvened to review recent safety data relating to the acne drug isotretinoin (Roaccutane) and evaluate the risk of sexual and psychiatric adverse effects, including suicide. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency’s isotretinoin expert working group … [Read more...] about Everything’s in Hand: Isotretinoin and the Usual Guff
Extinction Revolt?
Editorial Note: Following the Montelukast, Fluoroquinolone and Psychotropic post, there is a comment from Heather Roberts to which David Healy responded. The edited comments are here. This led to an email exchange between HR and DH which follows. Along with Wendy Dolin and her MISSD website (see above) and Billiam James' Akathisia Anthem, Heather and her husband David have … [Read more...] about Extinction Revolt?