U.S. militaryheavily armed and medicated May 20, 2009
The prescribed drugs were Klonopin, for anxiety; Zoloft, for depression; and Ambien, to help him sleep. Later, other military doctors added narcotic painkillers for the excruciating pain in his leg, which he'd injured during a training exercise. (MSNBC -- Health)
Pfizer offers free drugs, Lipitor, Viagra, to unemployed May 15, 2009
The drug list includes cholesterol-lowering medication Lipitor, antidepressant Zoloft and impotency treatment Viagra. Pfizer deems the free drugs even the little blue pill to be "primary care medicines.". (USA Today -- Money)
Boot camp group weighs in May 15, 2009
"Many people want a quick fix a diet pill or medicine for depression but exercise is better than Zoloft, because it's more sustainable in the long run.". ALL IN THE 'OHANA. (Honolulu Advertiser)
'Hungry Monkey': Seattle dad chronicles attempt to raise a foodie May 13, 2009
Introducing Iris to great food is similar to trying to shape a child's taste in music: No matter how much indie rock you play for them, they're still going to prefer "'Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush' as performed by some kids who sound like eunuchs on Zoloft," he says. Did Iris enjoy her bibimbap, sans some of the more controversial toppings. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Doctor: Mom accused of killing her 2 kids 'obviously psychotic' May 10, 2009
Kyle Guidry, another doctor who treated Hebert, testified that she took Zoloft daily to curb anxiety, he said. He switched her to another medication for anxiety and depression when she complained the Zoloft tired her. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Newer Antidepressants Not Always Better May 7, 2009
The reviews suggest that sertraline sold under the brand name Zoloft since 1991 could be the best initial choice of antidepressant in people with acute major depression. The generic formulation produced the best balance of effectiveness, tolerability and purchase price, the authors say. (Newsmax)
How can I safely wean off an antidepressant? May 6, 2009
What is the best and safest way to wean yourself off of an antidepressant drug such as Zoloft. Next question. (CNN -- Health)
Saving Cents: Splitting pills to save money Apr 30, 2009
Take the anti-depressant Zoloft for example, if you need 50 milligrams you can save money using this method. Experts say that if 50 milligram pills cost $100 and 100 milligram pills also cost $100, splitting the 100 milligram pills is like getting two pills for the price of one. (KHOU.com, TX)
Did you suffer postpartum depression? Act could help others! Apr 28, 2009
I was given Zoloft for it, and it has helped tremendously. Don t let yourself languish with those feelings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Police log March 18 - April 4 Apr 16, 2009
Charges: Operating motor vehicle with license suspended, unregistered motor vehicle, possession of Class E drug (Loratadine 10 mg), possession of Class E drug (Detrol LA), possession of Class E drug (Cetirizine Hydrochloride), possession of Class C drug (Diazepam), possession of Class E drug (Zoloft), failure to show inspection sticker (expired 9/08). 7:29 p.m. Brockton Ave., accident hit and run. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Police: Pa. suspect admitted killing ex-girlfriend Apr 14, 2009
suspect admitted killing ex-girlfriend. Kevin Schaeffer, 21, told investigators that sophomore Emily Silverstein had come to his apartment early Thursday and that he killed her during a fight in his bedroom, said the affidavit obtained Monday from a district court. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Police: Pa. homicide suspect off antidepressant Apr 12, 2009
homicide suspect off antidepressant. Adams County officials say 19-year-old sophomore Emily Silverstein, of Roosevelt, N.J., died of a combination of stabbing and choking. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Two Killed In Shooting On Community College Campus Apr 12, 2009
com where there are over 2,900 cases, with the full media article available, involving bizarre murders, suicides, school shootings [48 of these] and murder-suicides - all of which involve SSRI antidepressants like Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, etc. The media article usually tells which SSRI antidepressant the perpetrator was taking. (KWTX.com, TX)
Gettysburg College in shock over killing Apr 11, 2009
He said he had recently stopped taking Zoloft, an anti-depressant, the affidavit said. Police arrested Mr. Schaeffer that morning and charged him with homicide, aggravated assault, possessing instruments of crime and tampering with evidence. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pfizer announces post-Wyeth deal organization plan Apr 8, 2009
Pfizer currently makes blockbuster drugs including the impotence treatment Viagra, antidepressant Zoloft and pain relievers Celebrex and Lyrica. Its expansion into biotechnology is part of a trend across the industry as large pharmaceutical companies face patent losses and generic competition on key revenue drivers. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Theater review: 'Distracted' script has focus Apr 7, 2009
Most of the neighbors are on Ritalin, Zoloft or heady drug cocktails. Director Armando Molina keeps the action and comic timing crisp as Loomer keeps breaking the fourth wall, with characters and actors offering their own opinions. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Foster kids' drug audit finds state falling short Apr 3, 2009
Those drugs include Ritalin, prescribed for attention deficit disorder, as well as antidepressants such as Prozac and Zoloft. CONTINUED 1. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Anger Medication Mar 29, 2009
Common SSRIs are Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro, Celexa, and Effexor. However, with SSRI, come many possible side effects such as agitation, diarrhea, headaches, increased sweating, insomnia, nausea, sexual dysfunctions, and weight gain. (Suite101.com)
Fish in U.S. Rivers Tainted with Common Medications Mar 28, 2009
the antidepressant sertraline (Zoloft). galaxolide and tonalide, common odor-enhancing ingredients in soap and other hygiene products. (MEDLINEplus)
* Too much, too young Mar 25, 2009
In 2001, he told reporters, Im on the Zoloft to keep me from killing yall. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
The Art Star and the Sudanese Twins Mar 20, 2009
En route, Brettkelly intermittently cuts away from Sudan to splice in interviews with the artist's Italian mother and English father and with Greg too, establishing her troubled psychiatric past (an OCD diagnosis, a stint on Zoloft) along with her rocky domestic present (the now-informed hubby strongly disapproves of the adoption). The film flirts with tedium here. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Pfizer CEO Got $14.8 Million in 2008 Compensation Mar 14, 2009
Pfizer, the maker of impotence treatment Viagra, antidepressant Zoloft and pain relievers Celebrex and Lyrica, like most big drugmakers, is furiously cutting costs and making deals to acquire new products or smaller companies. The strategies are needed because of huge sales losses expected when a tidal wave of generic competition hits blockbuster pills over the next several years. (ABC News -- Wire)
Should You Split Pills To Save Money? Mar 11, 2009
Anti-depressants Lexapro, Zoloft and Paxil. Cholesterol reducers Crestor, Lipitor, Pravachol and Zocor. (Click2Houston, TX)
GLAD YOU ASKED: Is there still a skill bank for senior citizens in the area? Mar 10, 2009
The salmon can handle their triglycerides on their own, and the seagulls frequenting the dump are plenty frisky without Zoloft. A medicine collection day is planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 18 at two sites in Racine County: 6200 21st St. in Racine and 156 E. State St. in Burlington. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Cream healed dog's nose Mar 10, 2009
The whirling sensation you experienced also has been described as "head in a blender." When people suddenly stop taking antidepressants like Celexa (citalopram), Cymbalta (duloxetine), Effexor (venlafaxine), Paxil (paroxetine) or Zoloft (sertraline) they might experience dizziness, nausea, sweating, insomnia, headaches, nervousness and electrical shocklike sensations. We discuss the pros and cons of such medications, strategies for stopping them and nondrug alternatives in our new Guide to... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Guilty Plea in Case of Cosco Busan Ship Pilot Mar 7, 2009
Cota admits in the plea papers filed today that his 2006 physical exam form failed to disclose some of the medications he was prescribed including Provigil (a medication prescribed to treat sleep apnea), Lorazepam (an anti-anxiety medication that had been prescribed as a sleeping aid), Vicodin (a pain medication), Tylenol 4 (a pain medication), Darvon 65 (a pain medication), Zoloft (an anti-depressant prescribed for an off-brand purpose) and Ambien (a sleeping aid). Regarding the form he signed... (PR Newswire)
Pfizer, Aurobindo in Deal to Sell Generic Drugs Mar 3, 2009
Those include former blockbusters Zoloft for depression, Norvasc for high blood pressure, Zithromax for bacterial infections and Medrol for inflammatory and immune conditions such as asthma, arthritis and lupus. Now the established products unit at New York-based Pfizer, created as part of its reorganization last fall into more-focused business units, will announce Tuesday that it has reached agreements with Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. to produce and sell drugs that have lost patent protection in the... (ABC News -- Wire)
• Daylight savings reverts to Dark Ages Mar 1, 2009
When you go to bed and wake up in the dark, eat dinner and breakfast in the dark, then walk to school in the early dawn, childhood can feel more like a Zoloft commercial. I'm not alone in my parental disdain for a pre-spring daylight savings. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Hildreth on Health: Who is depressed and why? Mar 1, 2009
The third group is the selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors such as Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa and Prozac. These are the SSRIs and enhance or increase serotonin levels. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Time For Marijuana Legalization? Feb 26, 2009
marijuana's side effects are significantly less than that of many prescribed drugs, particuilarly xanax, zoloft and percocet. Does it really make sense to contnue to outlaw a substance that is safer than alcohol and safer than most pharmaceuticals. (CBS News)
Big heads aplenty Feb 25, 2009
At the other end of the scale is David Griggs's Zoloft Nation (Self-Portrait) - a cartoon horror comic, all skulls, tats and attitude. The work is a provocation: Griggs dares the trustees to choose it, if only to show how groovy and fashionable they are, when we might expect them to be staunchly conservative. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Ex-prosecutor drove woman to suicide, suit contends Feb 20, 2009
In a plea bargain, they admitted to manufacturing generic versions of such pharmaceuticals as Xanax, Zoloft, and Cialis and selling them over the Internet without requiring prescriptions. This month, when announcing the plea, U.S. Attorney David Nahmias said the men had violated U.S. patents and risked consumers health by making drugs in an unsanitary warehouse. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Ready to quit smoking? Feb 14, 2009
Studies haven't found this effect with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, the antidepressants class that includes Prozac and Zoloft. A handful of studies suggest that the antidepressant nortriptyline also helps people quit, but the FDA has not evaluated this medication for smoking cessation use. (Los Angeles Times)
"You're a pussy and a scared little kid" Feb 12, 2009
He wrote to his father that he saw a doctor and was given a small handful of Zoloft pills, which treat depression and anxiety, and Ambien for sleeplessness. It didn't seem to work. (Salon)
BETTER HEALTH: Feb 8, 2009
A dozen antidepressants were tested in a new study: Celexa, Cymbalta, Efexor, Ixel, Luvox, Prozac, Seroxat, Remeron, Zyban, Cipralex, Zoloft and Edronax ... Zoloft, developed by Pfizer Inc., and Cipralex, developed by Forest Laboratories in the U.S. and Danish drugmaker H. Lundbeck A/S in Europe, work best. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Zoloft, Lexapro the Best of Newer Antidepressants Feb 7, 2009
THURSDAY, Jan. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Sertraline (Zoloft) and escitalopram (Lexapro) are the best of 12 new-generation antidepressants, while reboxetine is the least effective, a new analysis shows. The Italian researchers reviewed 117 studies that included more than 25,000 patients with major depression to come to this conclusion. (MEDLINEplus)
Headaches & Migraines Feb 7, 2009
Some common SSRIs include Zoloft, Prozac and Paxil. SNRIs include Cymbalta and Effexor. (CNN -- Health)
Diet supplement king gets 50 months in prison Feb 7, 2009
In a plea bargain, the defendants admitted to operating a manufacturing facility in Belize that made generic versions of such pharmaceuticals as Xanax, Valium, Ambien, Vioxx, Zoloft, Viagra and Cialis and selling them over the Internet without requiring prescriptions. The plea bargain recommended that Wheat receive a prison sentence of 37 months, but Judge Camp rejected that at a sentencing hearing last month, saying it was not severe enough for the seriousness of the conduct. (MSNBC -- Health)
Zoloft, Cipralex are best antidepressant options Feb 7, 2009
But according to a new study, Zoloft and Cipralex work slightly better than 10 other popular drugs, and should be psychiatrists first choice for patients with moderate to severe depression ... They found that Zoloft, developed by Pfizer Inc., and Cipralex, developed by Forest Laboratories in the U.S. and Danish drugmaker H. Lundbeck A/S in Europe, were the best options when considering benefits, side effects and cost ... Doctors will probably prescribe (Zoloft and Cipralex) more often, but... (MSNBC -- Health)
Study Calls for Greater Scrutiny Of 'Off-Label' Drug Use Feb 7, 2009
Doctors often prescribe medicines for conditions that haven't been studied thoroughly. Monday, November 24, 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Forks and spoons: The sounds of splitting up Mar 31, 2008
And, for some, a week's worth of Zoloft. I, however, turn to Kelly Clarkson. (Northeastern News, MA)
Treating SSRI-resistant Depression Mar 28, 2008
Some common SSRI antidepressants are fluoxetine (Prozac), citalopram (Celexa) and sertraline (Zoloft), while examples of a few common non-SSRI antidepressants are venlafaxine (Effexor) and buproprion (Wellbutrin, Zyban). The authors combined 4 studies comparing these two types of treatment strategies and performed a meta-analysis on the pooled data. (Science Daily)
PROBING THE PLACEBO EFFECT Mar 24, 2008
Yes and no. The investigators of these studies had to legally invoke the Freedom of Information Act to obtain and analyze unpublished trials on SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors - the most commonly prescribed class of antidepressants, which include Prozac, Zoloft and Paxil). They discovered the existence of a "file drawer effect" - trials with positive results are published while others are filed away - an issue that may confuse the true results of a great deal of medication... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Doctor Testifies About Dad In Microwaved-Baby Trial Mar 20, 2008
Officials said Mauldin was prescribed the antidepressant Zoloft while he was in his teens. However, Mauldin stopped taking the medication a few weeks before Ana was injured. (Click2Houston, TX)
Antidepressants May Suppress Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Mar 15, 2008
The SSRIs included fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), and citalopram (Celexa). Based on pooled data from all 17 studies, SSRIs as a group were more effective than placebo in reducing obsessive compulsive disorder symptoms between 6 and 13 weeks post-treatment. (MEDLINEplus)
Butcher victims top 1200 Mar 9, 2008
" Reeves has a long history of depression and psychiatric problems. A NSW Medical Board dossier reveals he was taking the anti-depressant drug Zoloft, with his dosage increasing during times of stress. Part of the restrictions on his ability to practise were that he had continuously sought psychiatric treatment. The Sunday Telegraph can also reveal that Reeves had attempted to return to work as a doctor just 11 weeks ago. Tomorrow, Medicare will be obliged to start investigating Reeves for... (NEWS.com.au)
Kindler's New Way Mar 7, 2008
Top sellers like Norvasc and Zoloft have already lost patent protection. Lipitor, the top-selling drug in the world with $12 billion in annual revenue, could go generic in as little as two years. (Forbes -- Business)
Psychotropic drugs and shootings Mar 4, 2008
Virtually every one of these public massacres was done by people taking these drugs, mostly "selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors," like Prozac, Zoloft and Wellbutrin. The fact that the shooter at Northern Illinois University was "off his meds" is of no consequence. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Study provides no relief Mar 3, 2008
So when I read media reports last week that indicated that unless you are severely depressed, drugs such as Prozac, Lovan, Zoloft and others won't help you feel any better about the world, I sat up and took notice ... So should we throw away our packets of Paxil, Zoloft, Aropax and all the other brands of antidepressants now available at the chemist. (The Mercury)
FDA approves Wyeth's new antidepressant, snapping refusal streak Mar 1, 2008
Generic versions of popular SSRI antidepressants including Prozac and Zoloft are available, and generic versions of Effexor XR will also be available this summer. Butler and Roopesh Patel, an analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., forecast Pristiq sales will hit $1. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Generics damp 2007 drug costs: Express Scripts Feb 29, 2008
Some of the biggest-selling drugs in the world have seen their patents lapse and become available as generics in recent years, including Merck & Co's cholesterol treatment Zocor, as well as the Norvasc blood-pressure drug and Zoloft antidepressant, both sold as brands by Pfizer Inc.. In addition to being cost savers for consumers, generic drugs also are a boon to the bottom lines of Express Scripts and other benefit managers that can leverage large discounts on generics to sell through their... (Scientific American)
Pfizer Moves Drug Tests to South Korea From Japan Because of Rising Costs Feb 29, 2008
Pfizer's antidepressant Zoloft was released in Japan in 2006, 15 years after it was first prescribed to U.S. patients. Its painkiller Celebrex began selling in Japan in June, more than five years after approval was sought there. (Bloomberg)
The Medicated Americans: Antidepressant Prescriptions on the Rise Feb 28, 2008
The little pill could be any one of 30 available drugs used as antidepressants such as Prozac or Zoloft or Paxil or Celexa or Lexapro or Luvox or Buspar or Nardil or Elavil or Sinequan or Pamelor or Serzone or Desyrel or Norpramin or Tofranil or Adapin or Vivactil or Ludiomil or Endep or Parnate or Remeron ... Corrected a chemical imbalance, or something, as the Zoloft commercial had said ... Zoloft, a prescription medicine, can help. (Scientific American)
The dark side of Oscar Feb 23, 2008
You've pretty much left it up to Juno's perky, pregnant Ellen Page to keep us from serving our guests martinis shaken with Zoloft on Sunday night. Johanna Schneller: Well, maybe I need that Zoloftini (Victor, you should patent that now and retire), but I'm thrilled with this year's list. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Swim school owner pleads guilty to growing marijuana Feb 23, 2008
Meh to to Meh wrote on Feb 16, 2008 5:57 PM:" There is no responsible use of drugs like crack, meth, or heroin. Pot is an entirely different drug. Comparing crack to pot is like comparing premeditated murder to petting a cat. Meanwhile, please go enjoy your beer, Zoloft, and Ambien. ". to Pot has stolen wrote on Feb 16, 2008 5:54 PM:" Um, pot isn't responsible for your friend's memory loss. I know many ex-potheads and they can recall events as well as anyone else I know. ". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
'The Northern Illinois University Murders Due to 'Chemical Imbalances' or 'Chemical Balancers' - Drugs?' - Fred A. Baughman Jr., MD, Neurologist/Child Neurologist Feb 22, 2008
Eric Harris, who was denied enlistment into the armed services, and one of the two Columbine shooters, had been on Zoloft, a Prozac-like antidepressant. There is no such thing as the balancing of the "chemical imbalance" portrayed in the Zoloft ad. (PR Newswire)
'Charlie Bartlett' Feb 22, 2008
Movie Review: 'Charlie Bartlett. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Antidepressants Help Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Feb 20, 2008
Common antidepressant drugs such as Prozac and Zoloft can be effective treatment options for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), according to a new review of studies. Patients who take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, are twice as likely to get some relief from their OCD symptoms as those who take placebo pills are. (Newsmax)
Fresh Betting Fool Feb 20, 2008
Who's the chubby, drugged-up deer in the headlights. Article:The Fool is back. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
As depression symptoms improve with antidepressants, hopelessness can linger Feb 19, 2008
They were given an antidepressant, either fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil) or sertraline (Zoloft). They were assessed one, three, six and nine months after the treatment began. (EurekAlert!)
Battling through the baby blues Feb 16, 2008
She tried Zoloft and Prozac without success before being prescribed Celexa. Her daughter was 12 weeks old when she got on the third anti-depressant and it did the trick. (Courier Publications, ME)
Ask AP: Political Ads, E-Mail's Hyphen Feb 15, 2008
The doctor who performed the autopsy has testified that the son of the late reality TV star was killed by a combination of methadone and the antidepressants Zoloft and Lexapro, confirming the findings of a private pathologist hired by Smith's family. The inquest is taking place to determine the official cause of death. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Anti-drinking medications to help you drop the bottle (7) Feb 11, 2008
Caution: The SSRI class of antidepressants (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, etc) can interact dangerously with alcohol, so please let a physician who specializes in addiction and rehab prescribe the right antidepressant for you. Naltrexone is another prescription medication that can be taken once daily in pill form (ReVia) or once a month as a shot (Vivitrol). (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Antidepressants Can Increase Depression, Impulsivity and Suicide Risk by Decreasing Dopamine Feb 9, 2008
Many depressed patients do not improve with Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Antidepressants, such as Prozac, Paxil or Zoloft. Prozac and Paxil only increase serotonin and norepinephrine activity. (PR Newswire)
Youth forum addresses stress in teens Feb 7, 2008
There was also a twofold increase in prescriptions of antidepressants to children, mainly drugs like Zoloft and Prozac. This correlated with a 20 percent decrease in suicides in people ages 15 to 24. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
