Pill-popping pets Jul 14, 2008
The only difference between it and Prozac is that Reconcile is chewable and tastes like beef. Doggy diet pills may be plainly absurd, but scientists in an expanding field known as behavioral pharmacology say that the combination of new drug therapies and progressive training techniques can solve problems that in the past almost always resulted in euthanasia. (International Herald Tribune)
The pursuit of happiness: it's good to talk... or is it? Jul 8, 2008
Whereas in the past GPs might have prescribed Prozac or other anti-depressants, CBT is now the treatment of first choice where it is available for the millions who turn up complaining they cannot cope. But now CBT itself is under attack. (Independent)
Manslaughter case delayed again (4) Jul 8, 2008
Stout told troopers he was traveling 80 mph at the time of the accident and that he had taken Zyprexa, Ambien, Prozac and Wellbutrin earlier in the day. Washington County Sheriff s Office records indicate that once Stout was transported to the Washington County Jail, deputies could not finish his book-in process because he was having trouble speaking and standing up. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
HEALTH BLOG: Easy to digest nutrition news briefs Jul 8, 2008
Can Prozac slow the progression of ... Monthly brain scans over six months of treatment found fewer areas of inflammation in patients who took Prozac than in ones who took a placebo. (USA Today -- Money)
Antidepressants tied to gastrointestinal bleeding Jul 8, 2008
Some SSRIs include: Forest Laboratories Inc's Celexa (citalopram); GlaxoSmithKline's Paxil (paroxetine); Pfizer Inc's Zoloft (sertraline); and Prozac, introduced by Eli Lilly and Co in 1987 but now off patent and widely available generically as fluoxetine. Next Article. (Reuters India)
Monthly prescription Jul 8, 2008
Guidelines from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) currently recommend antidepressants, specifically SSRIs such as Prozac, to treat severe PMS. They also seem to work on some of the other symptoms of PMS such as the abdominal cramps, not just the depression. Despite the guidelines, however, there is no consensus on how the condition should be treated. (Guardian Unlimited)
How Prozac sent the science of depression in the wrong direction Jul 7, 2008
PROZAC IS ONE of the most successful drugs of all time. Since its introduction as an antidepressant more than 20 years ago, Prozac has been prescribed to more than 54 million people around the world, and prevented untold amounts of suffering ... But the success of Prozac hasn't simply transformed the treatment of depression: it has also transformed the science of depression. (Boston Globe)
Haywire brain chemical linked to sudden baby death Jul 6, 2008
Rebecca Patterson-Kmet Texas Retired Pharmacist wrote on Jul 5, 2008 11:27 AM:" It is not enough for children and teenagers and adults to take SSRI prescription medicines to elevate serotonin levels, the public is being cajoled into allowing Prozac and other SSRI's in drop form for babies since the public is being told a serotonin imbalance is the cause of SIDS. Problem is, there are several books out on SSRI prescription meds and OTC SSRI's like St.John's Wort and Sammy that connect school... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
For older adults, motivation to stay active comes in many forms Jun 30, 2008
"Activity works even better than Prozac.". Carol D. Bieron, 65, of East Amherst, N.Y., says she stopped exercising for a while because of back trouble. (USA Today -- News)
Rough Week On Wall Street Jun 28, 2008
"First thing I tell anybody right now is go to their medicine cabinet and get a little Prozac," says Kresh. Investors did get a little solace from economic data released on Friday. (CBS News)
The romance-of-madness myth Jun 28, 2008
Why have we turned into Prozac Nation. Because it's in capitalism's interest to produce happy, perky, well-adjusted workers and consumers. (Globe and Mail)
Demand for pet-care services grows Jun 27, 2008
The manager who conducted the initial screening made sure to note that our sweet but anxious pooch, a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog mix, was taking Prozac and may need extra monitoring while at play. As worried owners, we liked that we could purchase pet insurance for $1 and have veterinarian fees for any injuries covered up to $1,000. (AZCentral -- Business)
1198 comments Jun 27, 2008
Pelosi on 'Hush Rush,' and Filibustering FISA - HUMAN EVENTS. Pelosi Supports 'Fairness Doctrine'by Posted: 06/25/2008. (Human Events Online)
Schapelle Corby recovering well in Bali hospital Jun 26, 2008
She really should consider patenting how she resolved that major depression etc that we read about yesterday, she would put the manufacturers of Prozac out of business. Posted by: pat of 4:56pm today. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
A double stigma Jun 26, 2008
By her early 40s, the anti-depressant Prozac made her feel "normal" and she figured she was cured so she "took the whole bottle.". Continued on. (Globe and Mail)
What's your take on the latest Don Imus imbroglio? Jun 25, 2008
They would definately have to up the laxapro or prozac dosages just to get by a normal day. Stick to the mainstream media people. (Entertainment Weekly)
Facing a credibility crisis, Delta College leaders need to step up with candor and clarity Jun 23, 2008
I think most people understand this guy is the poster child for prozac and find him kind of amusing. " Papercut wrote on Jun 22, 2008 2:11 PM:" commonsense, what's wrong with answering right here. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Agency creates tools to help doctors identify heavy drinkers Jun 19, 2008
Three decades ago, long before the dawn of the Prozac Era, depression was a disease rarely treated in its mild form, reluctantly treated with drugs and usually treated by experts only. Today, signs of depression are actively sought, drugs are prescribed early and often, and most cases are handled by non-psychiatrists. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Hot Flashes Under-reported, And Linked To Forgetfulness Jun 18, 2008
18, 2002) A Mayo Clinic study indicates that Prozac a medication often prescribed for treatment of depression, can safely and significantly relieve hot flashes in women who have been treated for breast. (Jun. (Science Daily)
Being Overweight Does Not Result In Decreased Sperm Production, Study Shows Jun 18, 2008
This class of drugs includes Prozac, Celexa, Lexapro, Paxil and Zoloft. We know that SSRIs affect sex drive, but there aren t much data on their effect on fertility, she said. (Science Daily)
Pills, knife among items seized from victims' home Jun 18, 2008
Ottawa did not find a direct link between the medications and death, but the department said at the time it wanted to warn doctors and patients about the potential risks of drugs sold under the brand names Wellbutrin, Zyban, Celexa, Prozac, Luvox, Remeron, Paxil, Zoloft and Effexor ... Don Dutton, a psychology professor at the University of British Columbia who is an expert in forensics and family violence, said Tuesday there are infrequent cases of adverse reactions to Prozac, but not to the... (Globe and Mail)
Economy fuels full animal shelters (12) Jun 18, 2008
Kelly wrote on Jun 17, 2008 12:25 PM:" To "to no excuses" you need to read "Puppy Chow is Better than Prozac" and then tell me animals don't cure such things as depression. And you also need to go to nursing homes & hospitals and ask how many of them were healed or have a reason to smile because they have an animal in thier life. Then you can comment that pets don't "cure" or "help people. " KarenT wrote on Jun 17, 2008 11:44 AM:" I have read where people are having to get rid of their pets... (Northwest Indiana Times)
Dont be shy, ask mom about her health problems Jun 17, 2008
Don't assume your mom would tell you she's been popping Prozac. "Many people aren't comfortable bringing up mental health issues, even with their own families," says Michael C. Smith, Ph. (MSNBC -- Health)
Liquor + Paxil = Wow! Jun 17, 2008
He explains a little about the drug itself (it's a Prozac-type antidepressant that later got approved for social anxiety treatment) but concludes, "No matter what anyone says, we basically have no clue how this works." And that's that ... Paxil, like Prozac and Zoloft, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. (Slate)
Rock ranges from solid to unsavory Jun 16, 2008
He was, by his own admission, an "antidepressant," a man funny enough to make Prozac and Xanax seem redundant. This was true: He was funny, but often just funny enough. (Boston Globe)
Walgreens Accused Of Scamming Taxpayers Jun 14, 2008
And the pill-switching went on for several years nationwide, including other prescriptions: generic Prozac (fluoxetine) for depression, and generic Eldepryl (selegiline) for Parkinson's. Walgreens denies wrongdoing and declined to be interviewed. (CBS News -- Evening News)
‘John Doe' testifies in molestation trial Jun 12, 2008
Doe also said during Scott's cross-examination that he had been in various mental-health facilities and was on the drug Prozac. Doe said he had a reputation for being dramatic, and was prone to exaggeration. (Santa Maria Times)
Braves have to find a way to lift this curse Jun 12, 2008
he spilled all his Prozac on the rug. His Jeffrey Dalmer autogrphed photo was chewed by the dog. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Food and depression Jun 12, 2008
Depression is assuming epidemic proportions and Prozac sales are booming ... Unlike Prozac and other anti-depressants that can cause sexual problems and other disturbing side effects, fish oils appear to cause nothing more serious than occasional indigestion ... In fact, anti-depressant drugs like Prozac also target serotonin production. (iAfrica.com)
Walgreens paying state $1.8 million Jun 12, 2008
The whistleblower s complaint in that action alleged that Walgreens filled prescriptions for numerous Medicaid recipients by aggressively switching dosage forms of ranitidine (the generic form of Zantac, a commonly prescribed anti-ulcer medication); fluoxetine (the generic form of Prozac, an anti-depressant); and selegiline (the generic form of Eldepryl, used in the treatment of Parkinson s disease and senile dementia), and that this conduct violated various federal and state statutes and... (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
West Linn couple sues driver who plowed into their family Jun 12, 2008
According to court documents, tests found Demerol, Propofol, Tramadol, Trazodone, Prozac and Benadryl in Haymore's system after the accident. Haymore, who is in drug treatment, voluntarily surrendered his state dental license. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Many Frontline Troops Turn To Meds To Cope Jun 11, 2008
Then, Martin observed, came Iraq and Afghanistan, with their multiple combat tours and demands for increasing numbers of troops -- and the Pentagon approved prescribing drugs such as Zoloft, Prozac and Paxil for soldiers who otherwise might have to be evacuated from the war zone. "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has become one of the signature wounds of this war," Martin pointed out. (CBS News)
Walgreens settles a federal lawsuit Jun 11, 2008
fluoxetine, the generic form of Prozac, an anti-depressant. selegiline, the generic form of Eldepryl, used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and senile dementia. (Nogales International, AZ)
Texas Town Releases Name Of Drug Found In Water Jun 10, 2008
Cluck, a medical doctor, had directed local officials in 2006 to conduct tests after hearing that traces of Prozac had been found in water elsewhere in Texas. The tests are not required under federal or state regulations. (CBS News -- US)
Obama deserved page one Jun 8, 2008
wezley wrote on Jun 7, 2008 8:38 AM:" Tex?....I think you are right about the "bushed out" id. Mr. Murray!! You slick devil you!!! You know? We miss you when you don't blog Mr. Murray.!! Well , when we don't know it is you. Mr. Murray? I tell you what , prove that I have spread ONE lie about Obama. You said lies but I want you to prove just ONE. Now please , don't come back with some kind of "fruit" deal like you did before when I asked you to show ONE trade agreement Bush approved that caused... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Prozac on the Battle Field Jun 7, 2008
What's new in Vanity Fair, the Economist, The Nation, and more. - By Morgan Smith - Slate Magazine. (Slate)
Why Decisions Are Best On A Full Tum Jun 6, 2008
Common antidepressants such as Prozac work by maintaining higher levels of serotonin in the brain. Bananas can help de-stress. (Sky News)
Walgreen settles with Ohio, other states over drug-switching claims Jun 6, 2008
-based Walgreen (NYSE: WAG) settles allegations that it overcharged Medicaid by switching dosage forms in filling generic Prozac, Zantac and Eldepryl prescriptions. Ohio is getting $161,000 through the settlement. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Florida gets $9.8M in multi-state Walgreens settlement Jun 6, 2008
will pay $35 million to settle allegations by a pharmacist whistle-blower that it defrauded Medicaid by switching prescriptions for the generic forms of Zantac, Prozac and Eldepryl ... -based Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) overcharged Medicaid by switching dosage forms in filling generic Prozac, Zantac and Eldepryl prescriptions ... In his complaint against Walgreens, Lisitza alleged the company had been illegally switching between tablets and capsules of ranitidine (generic Zantac) and fluoxetine... (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Why big decisions are best made on a full stomach Jun 6, 2008
Common antidepressants such as Prozac work by maintaining higher levels of serotonin in the brain. However, other research has shown that snap decisions are best, with those who ponder a subject too deeply tending to make the wrong choices. (Daily Mail)
Walgreens Settles Whistleblower Suit Jun 5, 2008
The settlement covers allegations that for three drugs - Ranitidine (generic Zantac), Fluoxetine (generic Prozac) and Eldepryl or Selegiline (generic Eldepryal) - Walgreens switched Medicaid patients from a cheaper version to a more expensive version to boost its reimbursements from the Medicaid program. For example, Medicaid patients who had prescriptions for 150- or 300-milligram tablets of Ranitidine were switched to more expensive capsules. (CBS News)
Walgreens settles allegations in Medicaid dispute Jun 5, 2008
The drugs are ranitidine, a generic version of Zantac used to treat heartburn; fluoxetine, a generic of anti-depressant Prozac; and selegiline, a generic version of the Parkinson's medication Eldepryl. The lawsuit, brought on behalf of the federal government by whistle-blower pharmacist Bernard Lisitza, alleges Walgreens improperly switched Medicaid patients from a cheaper version of a drug to a more expensive one, such as substituting tablets for capsules, in an effort to collect more money... (Chicago Tribune)
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Walgreens agrees to $35M settlement Jun 5, 2008
The drugs involved were Ranitidine (or Zantac), which inhibits stomach acid production; Fluoxetine (or Prozac), an antidepressant; and Eldepryl, known generically as selegiline, which is used with other medications to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Walgreens operates more than 5,000 retail pharmacies throughout the United States. (The Clarion-Ledger)
America's Medicated Army Jun 5, 2008
The Army estimates that authorized drug use splits roughly fifty-fifty between troops taking antidepressants largely the class of drugs that includes Prozac and Zoloft and those taking prescription sleeping pills like Ambien ... Nearly 40% of Army suicide victims in 2006 and 2007 took psychotropic drugs overwhelmingly, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac and Zoloft. (Time.com)
Marijuana university? Jun 3, 2008
Diagnosed with depression, she took Prozac for several years, but said that it left her feeling manic and nauseous. Then her son turned her on to marijuana and she soon felt better. (iAfrica.com)
History of art Jun 1, 2008
In July 1988, somewhere around the release of Crocodile Dundee and the launch of Prozac, an art show was staged in London's Docklands that has entered modern art history as a cataclysmic happening on a par with the Cabaret Voltaire and the Salon des Refus;s (the exhibition held in 1863 for works that had been rejected from the official Paris Salon, including Manet's D;jeuner Sur l'Herbe). Organised mainly by Damien Hirst with support from Carl Freedman (now a gallerist and curator), the artist... (Guardian Unlimited)
The Ultimate Turn-On May 30, 2008
The idea that Prozac, Zoloft and their ilk work by fixing an imbalance in the chemical serotonin is so mainstream that drug companies use it in their ads ... Block the growth of new brain cells in mice, and Prozac and other antidepressants don t work, he discovered. (Forbes -- Business)
Prozac Over the Counter? May 28, 2008
Prozac Over the Counter ... Prozac Over the Counter. (Time.com)
The MOTHERS Act: Thalidomide Revisited? May 24, 2008
On May 15, 2000, The Boston Globe reported: "Dr. Jonathan O. Cole, a Harvard psychiatrist who was one of the first to suggest that Prozac and similar antidepressants could precipitate suicide, is now criticizing drug companies and the US Food and Drug Administration, saying they are failing to take the problem seriously." In 2005 the UK's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority (MHRA), banned antidepressants for those 18 and under due to their worsening the suicide risk ...... (PR Newswire)
Widow: My husband died from online drugs May 24, 2008
The reporter placed two orders for anti-depressants with the site: one for Prozac, the other for Elavil ... Within 24 hours, the Prozac had arrived at the reporter's front door. (CNN -- Health)
Sue Halpern's 'Can't Remember What I Forgot': The Good News From the Front Lines of Memory Search May 24, 2008
(Think of SSRIs, like Prozac, for depression. He even gives Halpern several examples, ranging from Huntington's disease to the sexual behavior of male prairie voles. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
State notifies parents before releasing awful test scores May 21, 2008
If you really faced who you were, you'd pop a Prozac and zip it. I, too, like some of you, homeschool my children -- Afrikan children who are not interested in short-lived careers like entertainment and athletics, but rather as chemists, engineers, lawyers, etc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Three suspected in Marlborough drug ring arraigned May 20, 2008
Pills sold to police informants in Hudson several months ago were tested by the U.S. Food and Drug lab and found to contain several illicit drugs, including diazepam, chlordiazepoxide, fluoxetine (generic Prozac), and furosemide, police said ... Chlordiazepoxide HCI and fluoxetine HCI are the active ingredients in Librium and Prozac, respectively. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Multi-agency effort leads to big Marlborough drug bust May 18, 2008
Those pills, imported illegally from Brazil and believed to be marketed here as "diet pills," contained diazepam, chlordiazepoxide, bromazepam, fluoxetine (generic Prozac), and furosemide. Ingredients in the recovered capsules are all regulated by state and federal laws and are illegal to possess without a prescription, according to a press release from the Marlborough Police Department. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Migraine Medications May Cause 'Serotonin Syndrome' May 16, 2008
People with migraine headaches may be especially at risk, because medications taken to prevent migraines from occurring -- such as Zoloft, Paxil, Lexapro and Prozac -- are from a class of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and they make serotonin more available in brain cells, called neurons. Additionally, the medications used to treat an oncoming or active migraine, such as Imitrex, Zomig, Frova, Maxalt and Axert, are from a class of medications known as... (MEDLINEplus)
Uninsured turn to imported drugs bought online May 15, 2008
com in Winnipeg, using five brand and generic drugs: Fosamax, which treats osteoporosis; cholesterol-lowering Lipitor; Tamoxifen, used to treat estrogen-sensitive breast cancer; Prozac, an antidepressant; and Plavix, a blood-thinning medication ... Prozac (generic - 10 mg). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Sluts, bitches and dogs' haircuts: the Mommy wars May 13, 2008
" MR3.30 p.m. GMTFriday, May 09, 2008 Mere hours after Lichtenstein appeared in the Fray to defend his radio program, Slate writers Lenzer & Brownlee accuse him of attempting to "smear the reputation and credibility of the messenger" rather than...contradict the key points we made in our article; namely that The Infinite Mind series was funded in part by drug company money; that each of the four experts on the show, "Prozac Nation: Revisited" has received drug company funding; that despite... (Slate)
Big C hope for Prozac May 12, 2008
Taking anti-depressants such as Prozac may help fight off cancer, researchers say ... Citalopram, a SSRI like Prozac, and a substance P antagonist called CP96,345 both boosted NK cells. (Mirror.co.uk)
Teen Depression Worsened by Marijuana, Government Says May 11, 2008
You will find numerous cases of people committing suicide or becoming violent on Prozac , Paxil and similar medications ... You will find numerous cases of people committing suicide or becoming violent on Prozac , Paxil and similar medications ... You will find numerous cases of people committing suicide or becoming violent on Prozac , Paxil and similar medications. (U.S. News & World Report)
PAPER: HOW TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING WAY OUR BRAIN WORKS... May 10, 2008
Increasing numbers of people already take Prozac for depression, Paxil as an antidote for shyness, and give Ritalin to children to improve their concentration ... But our modern brains are also having to adapt to other 21st century intrusions, some of which, such as prescribed drugs like Ritalin and Prozac, are supposed to be of benefit, and some of which, such as widelyavailable illegal drugs like cannabis and heroin, are not. (The Drudge Report)
"We Don't Shill for Anyone " May 10, 2008
contradict the key points we made in our article; namely that The Infinite Mind series was funded in part by drug company money; that each of the four experts on the show, "Prozac Nation: Revisited" has received drug company funding; that despite enormous controversy about the safety and efficacy of antidepressants, the experts all expressed a singular viewpoint; and finally, listeners were not told about the experts' financial conflicts of interest. Read their riposte in its entirety. (Slate)
The mystery of medications linked to suicide May 8, 2008
This became evident when the FDA, based on a review of antidepressant clinical trials, found a slight increase in suicidal thinking among children and young adults taking antidepressants such as Paxil and Prozac ... "Use of antidepressants went down, and the suicide rate went up, says Dr. Paula Clayton, medical director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in New York.The drug? The diagnosis? Neither?Laughren says the FDA hopes that by using Posners methods, they may be... (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
The Flip-Flop Factor: Why Day Care Kids Dont Play Outside May 8, 2008
Even if mulchless kids grow up to be prozac zombies. I have a toddler. (New York Times)
Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecting Mood May 8, 2008
The researchers also found that depressed patients who didn't respond to the antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac) had lower concentrations of mu receptors in the anterior cingulate, an area of the brain involved in the processing of emotional states. In other studies, NIMH researchers used PET and functional MRI to identify abnormal patterns of neural activity and chemical function in the brain's reward pathway that underlie depressed patients' inability to experience pleasure. (MEDLINEplus)
