Posted by SpaceFairy on April 27, 2004, at 11:36:38
In reply to Re: ssri's effect on cognitive functioning???, posted by SLS on April 27, 2004, at 10:15:07
Dear Scott,
I fully appreciate your comments, as these types of psychopharmaceuticals have been found by many to be beneficial - which is great. However, one must not ignore basic scientific findings such as that 10% of caucasion people are unable to metabolise them leading to excess levels of 5-HT and dangerous side effects (APA). It is also now generally agreed that the SSRI's & SNRI's may be targeting the wrong function (one of the main arguements for this is the recognition that they do have such adverse side effects) & research has now turned to alternate neurological function in the hope of developing a more efficicous and safe class of antidepressants. There is much scientific data that supports all that is said. Also, 87% of the total amount of studies carried out in to the efficacy of these drugs is in some way funded by or linked to the pharmaceutical companies (APA) - who are not in it for the love of humankind I assure you.
Also, on a more personal note I am sure that individuals who have experienced a negative reaction to these drugs would in no way perceive them as wonder drugs - just because they work for some people does not mean we should ignore the hell they put others through. For me the site antidepressantsfacts.com was an absolute relief - by the time that I had it pointed out to me I was literally at the end of my teather - having life threatening seizures etc. It contains valuable information on how to taper off successfully and how to survive a negative reaction - resources that have been invaluable in my recovery. The site also lists highly reliable empirical findings and case studies from leading experts such as Breggin & Healey. If you can discredit these experts & their research findings, or discount the experiences of millions of people who have been affected by these drugs then we may as well go back almost half a century to the time that Valium was marketed as being 'Mother's Little Helper'.
SpaceFairy
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