Rising Use of Antidepressant Drugs Revealed

in a Study

A new study released by the Center for

Disease Control (CDC) shows an incredibly

high escalation of antidepressant use over

the past 15 years. It also reflected a 400

percent increase in usage among adults

18-44 years of age, according to the

website Psychiatric Times.

The author of the article, Dr. Allen

Frances, says “the wrong people are on

antidepressants and the right people aren’t taking them.”

He adds, “just one-third of severely depressed people are taking them and more than two-thirds have

no symptoms of depression.”

Dr. Frances blames advertising and insistent marketing as partly responsible for the booming use of

antidepressants.

Generally, antidepressants are meant to reduce the extreme sadness, hopelessness, and lack of interest

in life that are typical in people battling depression. These drugs also treat other conditions, such as

obsessive compulsive disorder, premenstrual syndrome, chronic pain, and eating disorders. Depression

is a brain illness. Its causes vary from genetic, environmental, psychological and biochemical factors such

as alcohol and drug intake.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said that the depression criteria include migraines, fatigues,

digestive problems, reduced sex drive and social activities withdrawal.

People in a state of depression may experience the feelings of guilt, regret, worthlessness, helplessness,

hopelessness and self-hatred. Oversleeping and insomnia are also common problems of depressed

persons. Extreme cases include symptoms of memory loss, poor concentration, unpleasant

hallucinations, psychosis and suicide.

Taking antidepressant and talk therapy are the known treatments for depression. Both ways are taken

by most patients. Antidepressant like Zoloft is supposed to treat depression. However, it can increase

the risk of suicide as clinical trials and researches found out. With the studies conducted plus reports

from patients, Zoloft has been indicated to have seriously dangerous side effects and withdrawal

symptoms. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) already released various warnings regarding

Zoloft intake.

Based on the CDC study, medical specialists have been convinced that they might have overlooked

anxiety and depression symptoms.

Pharmaceutical companies are making huge profits at the expense of patients who might not need to

take antidepressant medicines in the first place.

So, Zoloft patients should directly consult their healthcare experts if doubts concerning its effect on their

health and state of mind arise. Disappointed and affected users filing a Zoloft lawsuit appears to be

gaining ground against Pfizer, its manufacturer. The public should always consult a doctor before taking

any medications to avoid adverse complications. Victims of the drug intend to receive a financial

compensation from the company. Affected parties should seek legal advice to find out more about

Zoloft lawsuits.