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It’s good to see the New York Times covering drug side effects. Understanding the reasons why some people are more sensitive to suffering adverse drug effects than are others can help consumers be safer.
Read the full article at https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/19/well/live/are-some-people-more-sensitive-to-drug-side-effects.html
“Heather pursued an eight-year legal case alleging medical malpractice of the mental health treatment providers in the wrongful death of her son. She also testified, with numerous other victims, at the 2015 FDA hearings that resulted in additional black box warnings for the antibiotic Levaquin and the acknowledgment of a disability, Fluoroquinolone Associated Disability, of which symptoms include cardiac issues, insomnia, restlessness, and psychosis, some of which can be permanent. Heather also supports the efforts of MISSD in creating awareness about akathisia, a condition that was fatal for Shea after receiving mental health treatment.”
Listen to Heather’s factual story at https://www.studiocchicago.com/akathisia-stories
Flu-like symptoms, drug-induced “mania,” electronic brain zaps, insomnia and entire work days lost to brain fog are some of the adverse effects of SSRI withdrawal Beth MCcoll describes in a recent Glamour magazine article.
Whenever stopping, starting, or changing dose or type of certain prescription drugs, it is important to closely monitor for and report these symptoms which can also signs of withdrawal akathisia.
Read the full article at https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/coming-off-antidepressants-safely
Akathisia is frequently missed, misdiagnosed, and mistreated. Knowing the signs and symptoms can help people seek appropriate treatment and reduce avoidable deaths. Please see and share our video, “What Does Akathisia Look Like?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER4JGnRssSk
An offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, Lane Johnson, recently publicized his adverse experiences withdrawing from depression pills. Johnson said he suffered severe withdrawal symptoms for months after he stopped taking an SSRI.
“He likened the symptoms to having the flu — “a lot of nausea, a lot of vomiting” — except the illness does not go away.”
Read the full article at https://todayuknews.com/sports/eagles-johnson-opens-up-about-anxiety-absence/
Antidepressant withdrawal can be severe and long-lasting. A new study found 84.6% of people who tried to discontinue an antidepressant experienced withdrawal symptoms, which lasted for over a year for 47% of them. It is critical that healthcare professionals understand the signs of antidepressant withdrawal and withdrawal akathisia which can include “anxiety, tearfulness, dread, numbness, brain zaps (described as similar to “electric shocks”), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, nightmares, sexual problems, confusion, and amnesia.”
Read the full article at https://www.madinamerica.com/2021/10/researchers-provide-guidance-reducing-stopping-psychiatric-drugs/
In our latest episode of Akathisia Stories, Heather McCarthy bravely shares her son’s prescribed demise so that others might be better informed than was her family. Shea, who was in college at the time of his akathisia-induced death, was prescribed dangerous drugs but not provided with informed consent regarding the risks these pharmaceutical products posed.
Consumers should routinely check medicine cabinets to ensure unused and outdated prescriptions are disposed of properly. Some drugs, including those marketed for depression, can contaminate drinking water and harm animals.
For tips on safe drug disposal, see https://www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/content/national-take-back-day
Celebrity Lisa Snowdon discusses how she was mistakenly prescribed antidepressants for what turned out to be symptoms of menopause. If you or someone you know is given prescription drugs marketed as antidepressants, be certain to ask about akathisia and related adverse drug effects.
Read the full article at https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/lisa-snowdon-antidepressants-early-menopause-25238808
The 1-hour accredited MISSD Akathisia 101 course is designed for healthcare consumers, professionals, and caregivers. Spend an hour, save a life at http://MISSD.LearnUpon.com