Eli Lilly’s new Prozac Fact Sheet (image below) sent to UK physicians–but not to US physicians–states that Prozac is NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN for any indication. For a larger view, please click on the image.
Medscape Cites AHRP Concerns Re: New Law Mandates More Testing of Drugs in Children Wed, 17 Dec 2003 Medscape Medical News reports about passage of the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) which replaces FDA’s Pediatric Rule. The Pediatric Rule was struck down by a Federal court in Oct. 2002 because…
Behind the Rampage /Erie Parallels Are Seen to Shootings at Columbine–psychotropic drugs – NYT Wed, 23 Mar 2005 There is no doubt that Jeff Weise, the 16 year old boy who went on a shooting rampage, killing 10 people, was a very troubled boy. He had plenty of circumstantial reasons,…
A must read article by Carl Elliott, MD, Ph.D in the Atlantic Monthly provides the best insight into how pharmaceutical drug reps operate and the milieu in which today’s physicians practice
Elliott Spitzer walks away from prosecuting coporate crimes Sat, 25 Dec 2004 “After nearly three years of high-profile prosecutions of investment banks, mutual funds and insurance companies, Attorney General Eliot Spitzer of New York said yesterday that he is ready to cede those investigations to federal regulators.” Whatever Eliot Spitzer…
Schizophrenia drugs increase diabetes risk Fri, 29 Aug 2003 A large scale study by the Veterans Administration corroborates a body of evidence demonstrating that the much touted “improved” newer drugs for the treatment of schizophrenia–Zyprexa, Risperdal, Seroquesl– are precipitating the onset of diabetes at alarming rates– especially among younger patients….
April 26, 1998 The New York Post POLS TO SEEK TIGHTER KID DRUG-TEST REGS By DOUGLAS MONTERO Pg. 028 Two city congressmen are calling for tighter controls over controversial drug experiments on kids conducted at several New York institutions – and around the country. The Post has learned that Cornell…
