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To: krodriguesdc
"that's the problem - any kid that looks depressed will be taking that stuff..."

Yes, you're right. However that doesn't mean that the drug is not appropriate or effective for some kids, but that it's being prescribed inappropriately.

Similar situation with Ritalin. It's over-prescribed wildly, but for a small fraction of kids it's a lifesaver. Fortunately, in adults I don't know about children, the side effect profile of Prozac is such that if given to someone who doesn't have those somatic symtoms of depression, it just doesn't do anything.

9 posted on 01/04/2003 12:43:59 PM PST by billorites
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To: billorites
come on kids don't need prozac they need family and love - President Bush #1 said it begins with the family and I agree...

it doesn't take a village or prozac just some good old fashioned love and care and patience with children...

what a cold world it is with prozac!

10 posted on 01/04/2003 12:51:15 PM PST by krodriguesdc
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