The side effects of common psychiAtric drugs - CCHR International
the side effects of
common psychiatric drugs
A report by the citizens commission on human rights? international
Mission Statement
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights is a mental health watchdog that
investigates and exposes psychiatric violations of human rights. It works shoulder-toshoulder with like-minded groups and individuals who share a common purpose to
clean up the field of mental health. It shall continue to do so until psychiatry¡¯s abusive
and coercive practices cease and human rights and dignity are returned to all.
Contact Information
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Los Angeles, California 90028, U.S.A.
Tel: (323) 467-4242 or (800) 869-2247
Fax: (323) 467-3720
E-mail: humanrights@
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Contents
Prelude
2
Psychostimulants
3
Newer Antidepressants
8
Older Antidepressants
16
Antipsychotics
19
Anti-anxiety Drugs
25
Lithium
30
Barbituates
31
References
32
Index
34
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prelude
This report is an overview of the side effects of common psychiatric drugs and
includes information on drug regulatory agency warnings, studies and other
reports that may not appear in the packaging information for the drugs. For further
information consult the Physicians¡¯ Desk Reference which can be found at
.
It could be dangerous to immediately cease taking psychiatric drugs because
of potential significant withdrawal side effects. No one should stop taking any
psychiatric drug without the advice and assistance of a competent, medical doctor.
CCHR does not offer medical advice or referrals. The information in this publication
is offered as a public service. Some of the brand names of drugs included relate to
countries outside of the United States.
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PSYCHOSTIMULANTS
BRAND NAMES (generic names):
Adderall (amphetamine and
dextroamphetamine)
Benzedrine (amphetamine sulfate)
Concerta (methylphenidate)
Cylert (pemoline - removed from the
market)
Daytrana (methylphenidate - skin patch)
Desoxyn (methamphetamine
hydrochloride)
SIDE EFFECTS:
Abdominal pain
Aggressive or hostile
behavior
Agitation
Angina (sudden acute pain)
Anorexia
Blisters or rash
Blood pressure and pulse
changes
Changes in sex drive or
ability
Changes in vision or
blurred vision
Chest pain
Depression
Diarrhea
Difficulty falling asleep or
staying asleep
Dizziness or faintness
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Fast, pounding, or irregular
heartbeat
Fever
Hallucinations
Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine sulfate)
Dextrostat (dextroamphetamine)
Equasym (methylphenidate)
Focalin (dexmethylphenidate)
Metadate (methylphenidate)
Methylin (methylphenidate hydrochloride)
Provigil (modafinil)
Ritalin (methylphenidate)
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Headaches
Heart attack
Hives
Hypersensitivity
Impotence
Increased irritability
Insomnia
Involuntary tics and
twitching
Itching
Liver problems
Loss of appetite
Mania
Mental/mood changes
Muscle or joint tightness
Nausea
Nervousness
Painful menstruation
Psychosis
Purple blotches under
the skin
Restlessness
Seizures
Slow or difficult speech
Sore throat
Stomach pain
Stroke
Stuffed or runny nose
Stunted growth
Sudden death
Suicidal thoughts
Swelling inside the nose
Swelling of the eyes, face,
tongue, or throat
Tourette¡¯s Syndrome*
Toxic psychosis
Unusual bleeding or
bruising
Unusual sadness or crying
Unusual weakness or
tiredness
Violent behavior
Vomiting
Weakness or numbness of
an arm or leg
Weight loss
¡°Zombie¡± demeanor1
*Tourettes¡¯s Syndrome: a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent involuntary movements,
including multiple neck jerks and sometimes vocal tics, as grunts, barks, or words, esp. obscenities.
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