Lawsuits about psychiatric drug adverse effects and withdrawal

[tryingtosurvive330]

17 minutes ago, AlanC said:

 

The post The Perfect Killing Machine shows how the problem is endemic to the way the whole medical system now works. Nobody is listening to patient experiences anymore: they're dismissed as "anecdotal".

 

It's incredibly disheartening. The system desperately needs to be shaken up somehow. But when a recognised expert such as Dr Healy, with clear evidence, can be ignored with impunity there doesn't seem to be much hope.

This makes me so sad. It makes me wonder how other cases have made it through. 

[ChessieCat]

3 hours ago, HealingWithQi said:

He also said that since they put "discontinuation syndrome" in the literature, that we really don't have a case. 

 

I am fairly certain that the Pristiq leaflet warns about going off the drug too quickly (I cannot be bothered trying to find it).  However, Pristiq is only available in 25mg, 50mg and 100mg and it is also stated that the tablets should not be cut.

[AlanC]

1 hour ago, tryingtosurvive330 said:

This makes me so sad. It makes me wonder how other cases have made it through. 

 

I don't think it's completely hopeless. As you said in your original post there is an increasing amount of research being done, and if that is able to conclusively show that antidepressants do cause severe dependency then we could have a situation similar to the one where it was shown that Paroxetine increased the risk of suicide in young adults. That resulted in the manufacturer Glaxo Smith Kline paying a $3 billion fine and $1 billion in compensation in the US and the drug effectively being withdrawn from use in the UK.

 

It's taken thirty years to get the problem acknowledged but it has, finally, happened. And the people behind that here in the UK (Prof. John Read, in particular) are now pushing for action to be taken. I'm really hoping we'll start to see more significant progress.

[tryingtosurvive330]

3 hours ago, AlanC said:

It's taken thirty years to get the problem acknowledged but it has, finally, happened. And the people behind that here in the UK (Prof. John Read, in particular) are now pushing for action to be taken. I'm really hoping we'll start to see more significant progress.

I read about David Healy and I hope something happens. I have never heard of John read, I will look him up. 
 

when did the paroxetine thing happen? I wonder if there were a lawsuit, does it apply to the brand name and generic (because of patents on the product?)?

 

I wish with everything I have that we would see some sort of revolution on this tomorrow. 

[AlanC]

6 hours ago, tryingtosurvive330 said:

when did the paroxetine thing happen? I wonder if there were a lawsuit, does it apply to the brand name and generic (because of patents on the product?)?

 

Read about Study 329:

Wikipedia

Restoring Study 329

The British Medical Journal

 

There was a major lawsuit in the US, resulting in the largest corporate fine ever levied against a drug company. GSK is british, so here in the UK the only thing that happened was that paroxetine was withdrawn from use.

[bubbles]

On 3/9/2021 at 5:25 AM, ChessieCat said:

 

I am fairly certain that the Pristiq leaflet warns about going off the drug too quickly (I cannot be bothered trying to find it).  However, Pristiq is only available in 25mg, 50mg and 100mg and it is also stated that the tablets should not be cut.

 

That suggests that it should be safe to taper using those doses, and finally jump off at 25mg. Since we know it is not the case, their leaflet is misleading?

 

 

[tehknologik]

I think a a good first step would be a documentary-like mini-series exposing the dark side of antidepressants.  The producers would need to reach out to members of this group and other groups.  Dedicate a whole episode to akathesia, and show the many faces of this most extreme suffering.  Throughout the series, build up a case.  Do some of the work for the lawyers for them.  Make it as compelling as possible.

 

I remember a documentary series on Netflix called the Keepers.  It exposes a child abuse scandal and murder cover up within the Catholic Church.  I'm thinking a miniseries along these lines.  If Netflix would be willing to pull the rug from underneath the Catholic Church in this way, I'm not sure why it would be opposed to doing the same with the pharmaceutical companies.  

 

Then the question becomes who should approach producers to persuade them to take on this project.  May require some diligence in pestering them.  But all it takes is one key convert somewhere. 

[HealingWithQi]

I am a documentary filmmaker by profession and I have been toying with this idea for many years.  I have collected a lot of research and even filmed myself during some symptomatic episodes.  I recently revisited the idea in terms of creating a series.  However, haven't felt ready or equipped enough to take on the project yet.

[tehknologik]

What have you produced? 

 

Personally, I would rather see something like this pitched to Netflix or Hulu or the likes, to ensure the most widespread reach.  Not a little indie thing that premieres at some festival or something.  Just saying.

[HealingWithQi]

Film production and distribution is a bit more complicated than the implication.  Perhaps another discussion for another forum.  

[labrat15]

https://www.rochongenova.com/current-class-action-cases/rexulti/ (Canada)

 

https://www.thelyonfirm.com/pharmaceutical-injury/rexulti/ (United States)

 

These psychos are suing some other psychos over the impulsive behaviour caused by Rexulti. If you have taken this drug I highly recommend contacting them to see if you are eligible for the law suit. 

[labrat15]

I signed up and feel free to exaggerate any symptoms experienced if you contact them. Not saying that I did that or anything but feel free...

[Shake]

There have been class action law suits against manufacturers of opioids and the doctors who prescribed them. Why no law suits against benzodiazepines? Worse than any street drug or opioid or antidepressant.

[manymoretodays]

@Shakemoved to similar topic that is worth a read through.

I know.  Frustration abounds when in the thick of it and beyond.

 

Your other question and post are now in your Introduction topic.  That's the best spot for your concerns regarding your case. 

[dealwithadil]

ADMIN NOTE Former topic title: In France, a woman takes legal action against a pharmaceutical company for lack of information about withdrawal effects

 

Hi, 

Here is de source : 

https://www.bfmtv.com/police-justice/une-vie-d-abstinence-elle-attaque-sanofi-en-justice-pour-les-effets-secondaires-non-mentionnes-du-solian_AN-202305250040.html

Edited November 13, 2023 by Altostrata
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