Prozac Backlash

Roughly, one in ten Americans have taken prozac, Zoloft, Paxil or a similar antidepressant. Yet, very few of the patients who take these drugs are aware of the dangers, or that safer alternatives exist. This text documents the side-effects associated with these and other serotonin-boosting medications. Side-effects include neurological disorders, such as facial and body tics; sexual dysfunction in up to 60 percent of users; debilitating withdrawal symptoms, including visual hallucinations, electric-shock like sensations in the brain, and dizziness, nausea and anxiety; and a decrease of antidepressant effectiveness. Also in this book, Dr Glenmullen indicates through his research that there is a link between these drugs and suicide and violence. This is a guide to the safe treatment of depression and other psychiatric problems.