This was certainly interesting. I found it at
"http://www.drugawareness.org/Oldsite/"
So, prozac doubles cortisol levels? The reason the doctors are afraid of
Cortef or Prednisone is high doses of cortisol are bad for you. But Prozac
increases the level without prescribing a corticosteroid. Also, note some of
the symptoms in children the following paragraph talk about are thyroid
problems. Retarding lineal growth for example is a classic hypothyroid
symptom. Since cortisol interferes with proper conversion of T4 to T3,
increasing the cortisol could easily make a child hypothyroid without an
elevation of TSH.
<Quote>Drugs like Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, Effexor, Serzone, Anafranil,
etc. are some of the biggest money makers ever for the pharmaceutical
companies. Yet are you aware that the use of Prozac among children from ages
6-12 went from 41,000 in 1995 to 203,000 in 1996. The number of new
prescriptions written increased almost 400% in just one year?!! This is a
very powerful mind-altering drug that has not been approved for use in
children and yet our children are popping it like candy!
NOTICE THIS:
Just Prozac's affect upon cortisol levels alone should frighten parents to
death. One 30mg dose has been shown to clearly double the level of cortisol!
(PROZAC PANACEA OR PANDORA?, p. 168) Increased cortisol impairs the
development and regeneration of the liver, kidneys and muscles. It also
retards linear growth. How many parents are given that information? How many
doctors are aware of it themselves? The study being used to gain FDA approval
of this medication demonstrates that the rate of mania (a terrible form of
insanity including symptoms of sexual compulsions, criminal behavior, alcohol
cravings, rages leading to domestic violence, delusions of grandeur - often
mistaken for increased self confidence, wild spending and varied types of
criminal behavior) among children taking Prozac in the study was three times
higher than it is for adults - three out of 100 had to drop out of the study
due to this devastating complication which developed within a short eight
week trial! The most logical question to ask is, "Why do this to our children
when there are many safer natural options that work as well without serious
side effects?"
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