FDA Announces 20 Dangerous Drugs You Should NOT Be On

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peachyinohio — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:43:54 GMT

A Storm, cudos to your comment to Irene, very well written. I was in the Air Force for 9 years and was forced to get the flu shot every year and got sick every year. I have been out of the AF for almost 10 years now, have not gotten the flu shot since I got out, and have not been sick since!

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Rachel Goodrich — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:46:50 GMT

Dear Dr. Mercola,

When you say to eat our "food" as close to RAW as possible, does this mean to eat rare steak instead of well-done, and eat raw eggs instead of cooked? Raw fish in sushi? Steak tartare? If not, then perhaps you should be more specific in your recommendations.

Sincerely,

Rachel Goodrich

(Doctor's daughter)

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gretchenzmommy — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:51:19 GMT

I do think that we cannot completely do without Doctors and Pharma..but I have seen an incredibly large amount of people who put their trust completely in doctors. And I do think that it isn't fair to say that Doctors are all bad, but I also have seen drug reps hanging around my Dr's offices with their briefcases, while the next rep is waiting his/her turn to see the Doctor.. I saw a Physiatrist last year for pain who actually recommended Dr. Sarno's book Mind/Body Prescription which helped me through my most painful time in my life(amazing book) I was in such excruciating pain in my shoulder and arm. I tried physical therapy, some acupuncture, chiropractic and nothing worked much(although the acupunturist recommended John Kabat-zin's book "Full Catastrophe living" which helped me to breath more correctly.

The funny thing is that my new Dr. was open-minded enough to recommend the Physiatrist. Read Dr. Sarno's book in approx 2 days(about 80% pain free) and completely painfree in 10 days. Saved my sanity..try the book.

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cbuerkle_203 — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:51:52 GMT

As much as I like Mercola's information he is unreasonably fanatical at times. In this case he says that the FDA said that people should NOT be on the drugs listed. This is NOT what the FDA said. So Mercola is deliberately falsifying the facts. What is being said is that there are some 'Possibly' adverse events associated with the following drugs.So prescribing doctors should be cautious about the possibility of these adverse reactions, especially in susceptible patients. One of the drugs he cites is number 12-- Natalizumab (Tysabri) which is prescribed for Multiple Sclerosis and Crohns disease. Tysabri has been proven to be the most effective treatment for MS and it's helped many patients to get out of their wheelchairs and begin to have a real life again. Dr. Mercola should just try to provide fact-based information and not just push his fanatical naturalism at the expense of good science helping ill people.

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imafyne — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:43:51 GMT

Screw big pharma!

Two and a half decades ago, I was diagnosed with a "rare" brain tumor. I was serving in the US Army. The army doctors were intrigued and found my condition an enticing one -- "Ah ha! A chance to experiment!" And so, they did.

I was given a "chemotherapy" regime of Bromergocryptime. This is a direct derivative of Ergotamine -- the chemical foundation of LSD.

I hallucinated constantly. If I stood up too fast, I'd pass out. I stopped being able to think straight.

After about 3 1/2 months on the stuff, I started "hiding" the doses -- stuffed under my pillow, or quick-tossed in the trash, when the nurse wasn't looking. I got caught, of course. When confronted by the Army medical staff about my actions I flat out told them I refused to take that poison, any more. As a result, I came within a hair's breath of being courts-martialed for "Attempted Distruction of Government Property, Failure to Follow a Direct Order, and Insubordination. My response to them was that I AM THE POSSESSOR OF MY BODY. I AM INTELLIGENT AND EDUCATED ENOUGH TO MAKE MY OWN DECISIONS ABOUT THE TREATMENT OF MY CONDITION. (I'd already spent about 3 months in the Army medical library studying my brains out, about my medical "challenge.") Amazingly enough, the Army "gave in." They played with the idea of forcing me out with a dishonorable discharge, but, because I was such a medical "oddball," they decided they'd be better served by finishing my treatment. I underwent brain surgery and about 25,000 rads of radiation therapy. When all was said and done, I weighed 68 pounds, and couldn't remember anything long enough to speak a sentence about it. They then pronounced my sentence: I'd be lucky to live another five years. This was December, 1982.

Guess what? I'm still here. For the most part, (specifically in the last 10+ years) I refuse ALL pharmaceutical "solutions" the VA doctors try to force on me. I am walking, talking proof of the power of the mind to heal the body. Yeehaa

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Leee-la — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:30:55 GMT

I am a psychiatric/addiction nurse. I cringe when I see some of the meds patients are on. what can the docs do, the patients cry for anti-anxiety meds, some need meds for bi-polar etc but some have develpoed such a tolerance. The patients want the meds!!!!!! i have seen some want thorazine!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am 69 and am not on meds, when my mom died at 89, she wasn't on meds. My son is on clozaril, without it he has delusions about killing himself ( mental llness) with the med he obtained his college degree and has a great job, own apt and pets. I have him alive. He does not eat meat and tries to be healthy. he jogs and is into sports. Sometimes meds are truely necessary, but it well overdone as we are discussing. leila

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Ellien — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:38:01 GMT

Some years ago I was prescribed DDAVP (Desmopressin in the UK), a pituitary hormone the endocrinologist determined I was lacking. Soon after starting on this I developed symptoms which caused severe esophagitis, for which I was prescribed a proton inhibitor (Omeprazole in the UK). Not long after starting on this my blood sodium was low enough to put me at death's door. Luckily, I was in France at the time, where the Urologist in attendance at the intensive care unit removed both medicines. Within 5 days my blood sodium levels were back to normal. I had been told I would need to use both medicines "for the rest of my life" by the Consultants who had prescribed them. In fact, I have never taken them since, but I recently found out that these two medicines together are a lethal cocktail. So much for the "experts". A second opinion found no grounds for the first endocrinologist's diagnosis. I think he was only interested in justifying his research outcomes and marketing a product he had developed, which he tried to get me to buy, even though I was being seen within the National Health Service (a free service). Thanks to a French doc in Chamonix I'm still here to tell the tale. Merci beaucoup!

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Hippie Mom — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:12:26 GMT

Recently I watched Alex Jone's Endgame: Blueprint for Global Enslavement, and found very interesting the part regarding the Government's plan for population control using vaccinations and prescriptions. Seems to me this has some truth to it considering how so many people are prescribed unnecessary pills. Just the other day on my local news, I heard that the health industry is recommending that everyone over the age of 6 months be vaccinated for the flu this year. I believe if you have good intestinal health(probiotics) your body can fight many "bugs" that come your way! My family and I haven't had the flu in so many years that I can't remember when the last time was! Also thanks to Kelly Eidem for his article on

"How to flatten your tummy". This cleanse has virtually cured me of Migraine headaches! I think it was a

gluten allergy all along! I also love the weight I lost, and my flatter tummy! All this with NO pharmaceuticals!! Health to all!!!

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gint518 — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:43:10 GMT

I find it interesting that the much demonized FDA is suddenly found to be believable. While I agree that we have many reasons to question the FDA, there are drugs that people need. And all drugs have side effects; each person needs to decide whether the side effects are worse than the disease. Several of the reasons listed are for "labeling confusion". I would assume this could be easily remedied. And Oxycontin is on the list because of abuse? For many people Oxycontin is the only thing that helps their chronic pain; to say that they should not be taking it as prescibed is ridiculous.

I agree that some things can be cured or controlled naturally, but sometimes people need more. Just like almost every other debate in America, each side chooses their position and won't budge. Until we do, there, will be very little progress made with these issues.

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terytoo — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:13:42 GMT

Medical schools are supported by big Pharm. That's what Dr's are taught. I understand that Dr's only get about 3 hours in nutrition classes but tons of Pharmaceutical training. That's all they know. And who could pass up all the freebies from the drug reps. It's not about helping people or taking care of the sick....nobody is out looking for "cures" it's all about lining their pockets. GREED.

to leangreencafe that makes my heart hurt to hear about your father. The elderly are so abused in nursing homes. I'm sending some prayers your way.

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curious7 — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:50:42 GMT

Will wonders never cease? You do know of course that BIG PHARMA, has taken these drugs added a little something, repackaged them, renamed them in an effort to continue selling this garbage. If the FDA was really out to take care of us, they would make BIG PHARMA prove the effectiveness, and purety of this garbage. "No way, then we could never sell another drug," said BIG PHARMA.

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postman23_2000 — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:43:58 GMT

It strikes me as most curious that the FDA would put out a list of 20 drugs, drugs which they initially approved for specific

indications and then turn around and issue a warning that you should not be on these drugs? The article itself is,imo, the least helpful one I have ever read at this site which is normally very helpful.. I totally agree with the post above by Lori:

"We need to be caeful what we vilify and how.

I am passionate about natural healing, but I know there are times when conventional medicine is needed, at least temporarily."

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leangreencafe — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:23:55 GMT

I cared for my elderly father, who was a victim of 'layering' which is when doctors add one more medication after another, whether it be for blood pressure or pain, etc. When his body became toxified, as the acid waste in body tissues builds up from poor diet, inadequate liquid and/or medications, he broke out in rash, then hives, then began having anaphylactic reactions. Over the 12 years of overseeing his care, I see the same pattern in these care center/hospitals, many doctors not bothering to ask me as his medical representative if more meds were okay, etc., as if they have an inalienable right to medicate anyone against their will. Mainly medication of seniors is for convenience, so the profit margins stay up, and 18 yr. olds or a marginal staff can 'manage' the shift with more 'patients' than they can really care for. Any emotion is pathologized, and drugged. For instance, since being away from family causes sadness, and many are lonely, the antidepressants are started, etc. etc.. Many children of the elderly trust the doctor or nurse practitioner in charge, don't check on medications, or don't care. The largest abuse of our elderly comes from medication abuse. Most drs. I"ve tried to work with are insulted when I get pharmacy consultations that show medication mismanagement and harm. Now the latest institution is going for Guardianship, so they can take me out of the decision-making/oversight picture entirely. Whether it's children taken from parents who choose natural methods and object to their child being part of the 1/3 of the drugged classroom, inmates, VA patients, or Workman's Comp, most don't understand how big Pharma has taken our rights away as human beings and US citizens. Who knows a good Elder abuse lawyer-as in ethical and knowledgeable who will stand up to big Pharma and the medical field? (Oregon) My father has suffered a long time. Our generation is next. Politicians, mainly lawyers, are in bed with Pharma.

leangreencafe@yahoo.com

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samurai — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:09:04 GMT

ETML,

For some reason, my post wont go underneath your comment.

I am very happy that you found something to work for you... even if it means taking the Cymbalta.

Who cares about quantity of life when there is no quality, right? Since you have tried everything, and it is the only thing that works, I say, "continue what works!"

I know someone like you that also broke his back, and uses 3 pain killers per day, and even that does not work for him. I think if someone gives you a speech about what you are doing, obviously that person needs to walk a mile in your shoes.

The fact that you have not given up shows a HUGE amount of character and strength in you.

GOOD LUCK!

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jodavwel — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:13:49 GMT

Your note that "anything can happen" when medicines, drugs and compounds are "released into the uncontrolled environment of the body" reminds me of a class-room comment made by my undergraduate organic chemistry professor, ages ago, to the effect that the results of biochemical reactions or chemical reactions can be fairly well predicted when performed in an in vitro environment but not when in the body.

David Welsh