[neverdem]

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, SSRIs, e.g. Prozac, Zoloft, etc., have been prescribed for an assortment of psychiatric/psychological diagnoses. Enter serotonin syndrome or serotonin discontinuation syndrome into PubMed. This stuff gets complicated. The drug companies have not been helpful. IIRC, Senator Schumer wanted hearings about school shootings and antidepressants. It might get interesting.

[netmilsmom]

It's true!
When I worked Psych, we called SSRIs “Candy Meds” because GPs handed them out like candy. It was really sad and my boss worked with people to get off of them! It was tough because what most people needed was a change in lifestyle not a change in brain chemistry.

[Abathar]

All I can say is for about six or seven weeks it has been VERY interesting to me. I may not understand all the Latin and medical jargon but I sure as hell know what I am feeling! (And no, I am not a DUmmie in disguise either lol!)

Lots of money being made on this stuff and it is being given out too easily IMHO. Severe cases yes, a one time prescription with a single 4 week follow up in 2 years like me, no. Now that I know the downside to it first hand I will be glad if someone pushes for a honest and neutral investigation into the side effects and abuses of the stuff.