A 14-year-old study that declared the antidepressant Paxil safe and effective for teenagers has been discredited by a major medical journal. Paxil-maker GlaxoSmithKline, however, is standing by the original study’s flawed conclusion.
Via the New York Times:
The dispute itself is a long-running one: Questions surrounding the 2001 study played a central role in the so-called antidepressant wars of the early 2000s, which led to strong warnings on the labels of Paxil and similar drugs citing the potential suicide risk for children, adolescents and young adults. The drugs are considered beneficial and less risky for many adults over 25 with depression.
Over the years, thousands of people taking or withdrawing from Paxil or other psychiatric drugs have committed violent acts, including suicide, experts said, though no firm statistics are available. Because many factors could have contributed to that behavior, it is still far from clear who is at risk — and for whom the drugs are protective.
The maker of Paxil, GlaxoSmithKline, said it stood by the original conclusions, given what was known at the time. The company also noted that it had provided all the data for the new analysis, “an unprecedented level of data sharing that speaks to our absolute commitment to transparency.”
You can read more about the controversy at the Times’ website or via the BMJ, which uncovered the Big Pharma misinformation.
The BMJ findings are consistent with the message Personal Liberty ® has been spreading for years.
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Those are just a few of our articles on the matter– you can access a full archive of our reports on Big Pharma here.
And if you’re interested in finding natural ways to protect your health without turning to the medications constantly pushed on unwitting patients by the pharmaceutical industry, check out these special reports:
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You can bet that Paxil is one of many drugs that has been pushed on patients unsafely with the help of faulty research. And in the coming months we’re sure to hear more unsettling stories about drug company’s efforts to hide the dark side of certain medication. There’s never been a better time to reevaluate your health and wellness strategy with a focus on natural cures.
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