Mad in Mexico: The use of psychiatric medications is becoming increasingly common. The pills promise that we can be “the best version of ourselves.” While these medications can provide relief, they can also have very significant adverse effects in the short and long term. Reducing the dose or stopping a medication can cause severe and sometimes prolonged withdrawal symptoms. Symptoms may include anxiety, depression, akathisia (a type of restlessness that can be so severe as to lead to suicide), sensory disturbances, irritability, and more.
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Do not give prescription drugs to your child.
Do not give prescription drugs to your children.
No herbals. No naturopathic. No artificial, synthetic, laboratory created, substances.
Concerns should be checked by registered and appropriately qualified doctor – general practitioner. Full blood assay checks would be a good baseline start (any age).
The amount of money spent on pharmaceutical items, such as but not limited to vitamins, minerals, tonics, could be more wisely spent on better quality foods and beverages.
Medications, whether subsidized or not, are Regulated drugs for a reason. They are known to cause harms.
Do not stop taking prescribed medications, without first discussing the situation with the prescribing doctor.
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