The Drug Carousel: How Antidepressants Can Become a Gateway to Many More Drugs

Executive Summary Antidepressants often lead to many other drugs that are taken to address the side effects of the antidepressants. Introduction Antidepressants are often begun without considering the related drugs that the antidepressant can cause the patient to take. Wait One Second… Why is The Article Not Viewable? You are seeing this text instead of…

What Happens to Dopamine Receptors During Sleep Deprivation?

Executive Summary Dopamine usage in the brain can be manipulated through the simple act of sleep deprivation. This provides important clues related to things like ADHD. Introduction A significant question about dopamine activity in the brain is when dopamine receptors reduce their ability to uptake dopamine. In this article, we evaluate essential research in this…

Are Antidepressants Effective for Treating ADHD?

Executive Summary One of the common off-label prescriptions for antidepressants is ADHD. We evaluate the evidence for the effectiveness of antidepressants for ADHD. Introduction Since antidepressants were first introduced, they began expanding in their off-label applications. A primary off-label prescription has become for treating ADHD. This article investigates whether antidepressants are effective for ADHD, as…

The False Assumption of Treatment Resistant Depression

Executive Summary To cover up for antidepressants not working, the pharmaceutical companies concocted the term “treatment-resistant depression.” Introduction We covered how the medical establishment proposes that people who do not find their antidepressant working for them have created an assumption that they take time in the article The False Assumption of How Long Does it…

How the Establishment Media Promotes Taking SSRIs While Admitting the Low Serotonin Hypothesis is False

Executive Summary SSRIs are based on the hypothesis that depression is due to low serotonin levels. This hypothesis has been disproven, but the establishment media says this does not matter. Introduction After the low serotonin/chemical imbalance hypothesis was disproven, the establishment media told their readers that this was meaningless and that the public should keep…

How the Long-Term Side Effects Of Antidepressants Are Hidden From Patients

Executive Summary Antidepressants are quick to be prescribed to patients. However, nearly all patients are kept in the dark about long-term side effects. Introduction The medical establishment has made enormous sums from SSRIs, the dominant category of antidepressants. A significant part of this has been minimizing the side effects of antidepressants. However, even lesser known…

Fully Considering Antidepressant Side Effects

Executive Summary Antidepressants have many problematic side effects, which the medical establishment de-emphasizes. This article discusses these side effects. Introduction When we began researching antidepressants, the many common serious side effects caught me off-guard. However, these side effects are greatly minimized by the medical establishment. Wait One Second… Why is The Article Not Viewable? You…

The Lack of Evidence for Antidepressants for Bipolar Disorders

Executive Summary Antidepressants are ineffective against depression. However, they were used off-label to treat bipolar disorder, for which they have even less evidence for effectiveness. Introduction The medical establishment has made enormous sums from SSRIs, the dominant category of antidepressants. Research published in the journal Nature now shows that the hypothesis of how antidepressants work…

Considering The Meaning of Abilify Side Effects

Executive Summary Abilify is an antipsychotic with very severe side effects. This article explains and analyzes those side effects. Introduction Abilify is one of the most popular antipsychotics for those with severe depression. This article covers Abilify side effects in a way independent of the pharmaceutical industry. Go to top Side Effect #1: Loss of…

How Large is the Effect of SSRI Antidepressants?

Executive Summary There is minimal discussion of how much SSRIs reduce depression. It turns out there is an excellent reason for this. Introduction The medical establishment has made enormous sums of money from SSRIs, the dominant category of antidepressants. Research published in the journal Nature shows that the hypothesis of how SSRIs work cannot reduce…