Comments on: Antidepressant Suicide Reports Continue to Mount

By: admin

admin — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:17:45 +0000

Hi Liz, My sincere condolences--I can't even begin to imagine what you've been going through. It is truly a tragedy that the very drugs that are prescibed to help many manage through their darkest hours also come with the risk of a possible increase in suicidal thoughts. And unfortunately, while patients are supposed to be closely monitored by their physicians when first going on these drugs, it either does not always happen or is unrealistic for a doctor to have such close monitoring of a patient. I realize I don't fully know the circumstances surrounding your husband's suicide--but if you would like to have a lawyer who specializes in antidepressant lawsuits (Pristiq is an SNRI as opposed to an SSRI, which also are associated with thoughts of suicidality) you can submit your information on this form and a lawyer will review it. It's a free service to our readers with no obligation on your part. It may just be worth it to know whether you have a case. I realize, too, there is no replacing your husband and there is seemingly little solace in reviewing any legal options, but you may want to consider it. Again, I am very sorry for your loss, and I truly hope your husband is now at peace.

By: liz

liz — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:55:36 +0000

my husband took pristiq for 3 days and killed himself on the 4th day – October 25, 2010.

By: Solomon

Solomon — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:32:59 +0000

Wow Lori, I was a police officer for almost 10 years and after taking Pristiq for 5 days I went through a tramatic experience where I almost killed myself. I had never experienced this behavior and I have never gone through this since. I wonder if there is any connection?

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:48:32 +0000

A dear family friend just passed away due to suicide while on this drug for a about a week. We are all completely shocked because this WAS NOT the rational behavior of the man we loved. Even in the doctor's records, my friend stated that he was there to help with his marriage, not so much that he needed drugs. So why give a police officer a medication for severe depression? We saw this friend every day and never showed signs of depression which I have experienced. So add the number from 17 to 18. My friend left behind a beautiful wife, three kids, and a police family that loved him dearly. It is a shame that pharamacutical reps push these meds on "family doctors" to give to patients – to "try out" especially when the patient clearly tells the doctor that they are not depressed and do not exhibit symptoms of depression. I pray they take this medication off the market.