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| These anti-depressants have been prescribed to millions - but have a hidden side effect that is worse than death |
| 2024-05-23 |
| [Daily Mail, where America gets its news] The FDA is being sued for allegedly ignoring evidence that anti-depressants leave patients' sex lives permanently ruined - even years after stopping the meds. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) drugs like Prozac and Zoloft began carrying a label warning telling users they may cause erectile dysfunction, low libido, vaginal dryness and trouble orgasming only after patients began complaining of sexual side effects to their doctors in the 80s and 90s. But thousands of former patients say they have been left completely asexual, numb below the waist, and unable to enjoy sex or sustain romantic relationships. Some patients have even experienced shrinkage of their genitals. The FDA is now being sued by a team of scientists who say the agency has ignored their petition asking for a warning about permanent sexual side effects since 2018 and is asking the agency to warn doctors and patients about the long-term risks. Related: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor 02/18/2024 Fringe Science: SSRI Antidepressants Drive Shrimp to Suicide, Are Based on Pseudoscience, and Potentially Contribute to Mass Shootings Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor 01/24/2023 Antidepressants can numb enjoyment as well as pain by making patients feel emotionally dull, scientists say Related: FDA: 2024-05-17 US unveils proposal to ease restrictions on marijuana FDA: 2024-04-24 Belgian beer worker has drink-drive charge thrown out because he suffers from auto-brewery syndrome, which causes his body to produce alcohol FDA: 2024-04-06 President Biden's FDA Is Delaying Menthol Ban Until After the Election Amid Dwindling Black Support Related: Anti-depressants 01/22/2024 Chicago mayor treated at hospital for panic attacks amid illegal immigrant crisis, reporter claims Anti-depressants 01/01/2022 COVID Antiviral Pills Cause Life-Threatening Reactions When Used With Many Common Meds: FDA Anti-depressants 12/17/2021 Studies Proving Generic Drugs Can Fight COVID Are Being Suppressed |
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