September 23, 2019 at 4:29 pm
The fourth episode of our Akathisia Stories podcast features Kim Witczack who discusses her late husband, Woody, and his akathisia-induced death. Kim’s tireless advocacy began years ago when she filed a lawsuit against Zoloft maker, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. Today Kim serves on many boards and is a consumer representative on the FDA Psychopharmacologic Drug Advisory Committee.
Listen to the podcast here.
Read the transcript here.
September 22, 2019 at 8:40 am
Adverse effects from asthma drug include “nightmares, seeing grotesque things while awake & being gripped by suicidal urges after taking the drug, also known by the brand name Singulair.” Many were never warned of the risks & their adverse experiences were dismissed.
September 20, 2019 at 10:19 am
Adverse drug effects, patient safety and suicide prevention initiatives are increasingly in the news. Yet much of the public remains unaware of akathisia. Please help MISSD change that by using Twitter hashtag #AkathisiaMatters and sharing today’s news release.
September 17, 2019 at 3:33 pm
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September 14, 2019 at 7:46 am
The FDA “has detected a “probable” cancer-causing chemical” in Zantac, a common heartburn medication. It is available in over-the-counter and prescription form. Consumers who take the prescription version and want to stop taking it should “consult their doctors to discuss other treatments,” recommends the FDA.
September 12, 2019 at 7:39 am
Merck’s Propecia drug is responsible for man’s death at age 40, states widow whose lawsuit alleges the pharma company knew for years that their product could cause persistent sexual dysfunction and depression, but it concealed this data. More than 1,100 other families have also filed Propecia lawsuits.
September 11, 2019 at 5:08 pm
A British teenager’s violent sudden death may have been precipitated by adverse effects of Doxycycline, an antibiotic commonly prescribed for anti-malaria and acne.
September 10, 2019 at 3:20 pm
Adverse drug effects are a leading cause of death. Whenever stopping, starting or changing dosage of certain medications, consumers should be closely monitored for any unusual changes in behavior.
Akathisia is an adverse drug effect that can cause delirium, psychosis and iatrogenic “suicide.” Spend an hour to save a life at MISSD.LearnUpon.com
September 7, 2019 at 7:45 am
Public awareness of adverse drug effects is increasingly in the news. Let’s keep the momentum going. Please join us at our October Chicago gala or make a tax-free donation to support our work.
September 6, 2019 at 1:34 pm
Popular podcast family members discusses son’s adverse reaction to a prescription drug.
“I take medication and I had a bad side effect to it and I tried to take my own life,” Kyle, 27, revealed in the episode. “With the meds, I got all kinds of crazy thinking going on.”
“Well, I think some of the medications they put you on — that you had not been on — one of the side effects is suicidal tendencies and we’re now off of that,” Todd, 50, chimed in, to which Kyle confirmed, “Yes, we’re off of that.”
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