Posted by Sulpicia on February 7, 2001, at 16:19:06
In reply to Permanently damaged!!!!!!!!!, posted by kane on February 7, 2001, at 15:00:48
> I came across a post at a message board last night that scared me, I think everyone on Effexor should read these following sites that were givin by this person.
> Matt stated he had done quite a bit of research over the past few years,since his wife was prescribed Effexor with devastating conseqences on his family.He suggest the following sites and will be posting some more info in a couple days,he is getting messages daily from people who are being permanently damaged. He welcomes any e-mails also.
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> www.effexorfx.freeuk.com
> www.breggin.com
> and the e-group toxic psychiatry and drug awareness.Hi Kane --
I can honestly say that I am unfamiliar with the extent of Matt's research and can only extend my sympathies.
I must, however, respectfully point out that www.breggin.com IS NOT a reliable source of information on meds or psychiatry. This man is not a researcher, he does not have privileges at any hospital; he is simply an anti-psychiatry crusader.I came across him when I was researching treatment for my Attention Deficit Disorder. His articles on this disorder are untrue, unfounded, and only focus on hype and sensationalism to further his agenda of bashing accepted and well-studied treatments [in the case of ADD/HD].
I cannot comment on the other sites as I've not seen them but Breggin is NOT a legitimate source of information.
I would suggest the following strategies to Matt [which he may already have done so please don't be offended.
Go to the FDA homepage and search the adverse drug reaction data-base.
Search pubmed for all the trials of the drug in question -- trials generally have to include ALL side effects, especially if it's early on in the drug's appearance on the market.
Search pubmed for the drug per se -- it will generate a ton of stuff but you can sort thru it fairly quickly.
This will generate the sort of scientific info that will make the scientific community take notice if there is a recuring problem with this med.No educated person or member of the scientific community would take anything Breggins says as valid data. In fact, association with him will hurt Matt's cause. If there is a problem, find hard data.
Good luck,
S.
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