Michael Tellerino, host of K9’s for Veterans, will interview Wendy Dolin on tomorrow’s show. The topic is veterans who experience akathisia.

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MISSD is pleased to see our public service video shared in the UK press. Psychiatrists are calling for prescribing guidelines to be updated given that SSRI withdrawal symptoms are often misdiagnosed and mistreated. SSRIs are a class of drugs that includes Paxil, Prozac and Zoloft.

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The New York Times reports data doesn’t justify gabapentin as a prescription for pain. If you or a loved one is taking gabapentin, watch for side effects including depression, mood changes and suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

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Akathisia can occur when consumers start, stop or change a dose of certain medications. Given that some consumers skip medication due to high drug prices, it is good to see lawmakers address drug pricing issues.

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Many drugs, to include over-the-counter drugs, can have adverse effects that aren’t always communicated. Make sure to discuss possible adverse effects with your doctor. This includes adverse effects related to bleeding when taking SSRIs and NSAIDs.

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The New York Times poses interesting questions about generic drugs. For more info, click here.

It’s great to see this akathisia info and helpful tips on how to improve emotional wellness. For more info, click here.

The Food and Drug Administration has announced the labels for several sleep drugs must now list additional adverse effects to include risky behaviors such as sleepwalking and sleep driving, that can lead to injury and even death.

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Dr. Barnhorst’s interesting opinion piece for the New York Times can spark important conversations.

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Let’s make this year’s fundraising gala the biggest ever and enjoy the sites in the “windy city.”