tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10459981.post3401727123196058888..comments2023-09-28T15:35:46.255+01:00Comments on <center>FIDDAMAN BLOG</center>: **Exclusive - Sara Carlin Inquest - Jury Returns With Recommendations.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10459981.post-53349211435940658552010-10-10T09:09:12.116+01:002010-10-10T09:09:12.116+01:00Terence - mail me at fiddaman64@blueyonder.co.ukTerence - mail me at fiddaman64@blueyonder.co.ukFidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07329260132388791267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10459981.post-14554230357506237362010-10-10T09:05:19.459+01:002010-10-10T09:05:19.459+01:00Update
Ontario Coroner’s Jury Calls for an Indepen...Update<br />Ontario Coroner’s Jury Calls for an Independent Drug Agency for Canada<br /><br />You may know I have introduced a Private Member’s Motion onto the order paper of Parliament designed to create an independent drug safety agency for Canada.<br /><br />I do not have a date for debate in parliament yet. However, the call for such an agency has been repeated as far back as the Gagnon Commission in 1992, and by numerous interprovincial groups, members of parliament, by the Canadian Medical Association Journal and most recently by The Romanow Commission on the Future of Healthcare in Canada. It is little wonder why: Forty one drugs that Health Canada officials told us were safe have been taken off the market since the 1960s for killing or injuring patients, including Johnson & Johnson’s Prepulsid, the drug that killed our fifteen year old daughter Vanessa in 2000.<br /><br />A recent number of youth suicides in Oakville are related to Paxil, which makes 1 out 50 young people that take it want to kill themselves. Some of them carry it out. This information is easily available, but almost never given to patients by our doctors or GlaxoSmithKline – the company that markets Paxil – because it is bad for sales. In June, at the most biased legal proceeding I have ever witnessed, the presiding Ontario Coroner directed the jury that they could not name Paxil as a cause of death, yet the majority of their recommendations showed they knew Paxil played a key role. It is important to note that Health Canada issued five warning letters about Paxil in recent years that they know from experience few doctors ever read, a well established pattern that is a cause of thousands of deaths.<br /><br />Based on the five years of research I did for my book Death by Prescription, only when Canada has an independent drug agency focused on safety, similar to the Nuclear Safety Commission, will Canadians get truly effective safety warnings to support the safe use of prescription drugs.<br /><br />Yours truly,<br />Terence YoungAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10459981.post-63346286261101514952010-08-31T18:39:21.267+01:002010-08-31T18:39:21.267+01:00Last time I visited Terence's site, it was dow...Last time I visited Terence's site, it was down, so thanks for the link.<br /><br />Re my trip to States - Yes, I am planning a visit to Canada after the award ceremony.Bob Fiddamanhttp://fiddaman.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10459981.post-29305386040794386872010-08-31T17:50:10.643+01:002010-08-31T17:50:10.643+01:00Hey there Mr Fiddaman from across the pond
http://...Hey there Mr Fiddaman from across the pond<br />http://www.drugsafetycanada.com/2010/07/carlin-inquest-on-paxil/<br />not much new here but thought you may be interested in the link contain in that post which would take you here<br />http://www.drugsafetycanada.com/about/health-canada/<br />It could work. <br />So when you come across the pond to the states are you planning a visit to Canada?btdtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10459981.post-35736799717225203332010-07-24T15:10:10.529+01:002010-07-24T15:10:10.529+01:00contd..
When I reached tolerance this same doctor ...contd..<br />When I reached tolerance this same doctor did not know what the issue was. I suffered because of his lack of knowledge. I think many others continue to suffer the same fate. He is also unaware of withdrawal and for sure unaware of protracted withdrawal that I am still suffering from. At our last apt he told me I am the only patient he has had with such an effect. I do wonder if I am the only patient he has ever had that has taken themselves off the drugs and still continues to see him a possible explanation.<br /> <br />I do not think my doctor is any worse than the norm and have to think that because he is the head of a large hosp psych department that he is actually better than most. <br /><br />There is still a long way to go and I see this same doctor to try to break some new ground with him. I may indeed be his case study I do not know I will go as long as he will see me in the hope of some enlightenment on his part. To date he has suggested other medications and I have delined. I am presently 32 off my antidepressants I quit cold turkey out of desperation and received no medical help with withdrawal. Canadians and all people deserve better.<br /><br />Sara Carlins case was a start in Canada but only a start we cannot drop the ball now. I will be seeking out Terrance Young you can be sure of that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10459981.post-9917464797021302312010-07-24T15:09:31.244+01:002010-07-24T15:09:31.244+01:00After reading the recommendations I think most of ...After reading the recommendations I think most of them can be messed with by red tape and double talk that I have seen in Canadian psych health care over the years that I have used these services. <br /><br />It seems to me the bottom line is and will remain the truth needs to be told about these drugs. <br /><br />As long as the truth as the people who have taken them is ignored all the recommendation in the world can be half done or done just enough to appease the regulators. With no real change being noticed by the people who access these services. <br /><br />The truth is still not being told. Yes there maybe some airing of antidepressants dirty laundry as far as the drinking and drug use goes that is a small start as it may be passed on by doctors speaking to patients as a dangerous affect of the antidepressant use. This is only one of the many dangers that needs to be spelled out to patients. This is where I think our doctors are failing if they were to sit and explain the many pages of side effects to patients I don't think anyone would take these drugs. Even if they did to this the patients brains are altered by the drug and they may not be able to see the changes the drugs cause. <br /><br />It is my experience with antidepressants that repeated trips to the shrink who did monitor me carefully as directed in the recommendations failed to notice the side effects of the antidepressants. I believe there is a problem in detecting in part because I was so detached from myself I could not possibly have told him what my brain could not conceive... I actually could not think straight and could not help him to understand what I was going thru. I was too dense on the drugs to know I was dense. I had no idea of the psych side effects hence was not looking for the possibility of them. I was manic too manic to think straight. Only after quitting the drugs do I have the presence of mind to look up and understand what mania is. For me this is the double bind of antidepressant use that has not been addressed by these recommendations patient/family education and informed consent are touched on but I doubt they will bring about the change we need. <br /><br />The second issue that has not been addressed as I see it are the physical side effects. During my many visits to the psych doctor I relayed several health issues that were serious side effects of the drugs he was prescribing to me. Gastro and other types of bleeds, ovarian cysts, repeated infections I could go on but the list is almost endless like the 30 + pages of side effects for said drug. During all of this he did not once notice I was suffering from physical side effects of the drugs. In all fairness neither did he doctors many of whom were specialist in their field. Doctors were not aware of the side effects period. Thinking back which is all I have now I can clearly see if I had quit the drugs earlier my problems would have gone away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10459981.post-5140753862742114412010-07-24T14:06:29.432+01:002010-07-24T14:06:29.432+01:00Thanks Fid off to take a look.Thanks Fid off to take a look.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10459981.post-41459585130593610212010-07-06T07:50:17.563+01:002010-07-06T07:50:17.563+01:00Google 'Pharmalot Sara Carlin' and hit the...Google 'Pharmalot Sara Carlin' and hit the first link you come to.Fidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07329260132388791267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10459981.post-32023045866182122812010-07-06T07:23:15.800+01:002010-07-06T07:23:15.800+01:00Where can I find the other recommendations?Where can I find the other recommendations?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10459981.post-17457854602726664782010-06-29T23:48:23.427+01:002010-06-29T23:48:23.427+01:00Finally a bit of press in a newspaper with a large...Finally a bit of press in a newspaper with a larger audience. <br />http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/829837--carlin-family-praises-suicide-inquest-resultsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10459981.post-72851012068828208422010-06-29T23:26:54.268+01:002010-06-29T23:26:54.268+01:00This is terribly bad, but why was she prescribed a...This is terribly bad, but why was she prescribed an anti-depressant for anxiety? Anti-depressants have such limited efficacy, and a short course of benzodiazepine therapy (ie: lorazepam, bromazepam, etc.), along with sitting down with a psychologist likely would have delivered a more favourable outcome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10459981.post-89931858605324682342010-06-29T19:50:46.877+01:002010-06-29T19:50:46.877+01:00Thanks Stan
FidThanks Stan<br /><br />FidFidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07329260132388791267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10459981.post-11931480105014234942010-06-29T19:35:03.230+01:002010-06-29T19:35:03.230+01:00You have done a great job here with these post, wh...You have done a great job here with these post, which finally have rendered some excellent results. I guess if you just keep beating the drum of truth and justice long enough, some one is bound to stop and listen sooner or later. <br /><br />Keep beating that drum loudly FidAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08682484589058747783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10459981.post-89200922664383323372010-06-29T18:10:35.634+01:002010-06-29T18:10:35.634+01:00Hey Evie Pringle!
I remember first reading your w...Hey Evie Pringle!<br /><br />I remember first reading your work some time ago. You are very much part of the reason why I write. I have kind of learned the mechanics of writing as I have plodded along.<br /><br />It's a great honour for one of my all time favourite writer's to commend my coverage.<br /><br />Thank you<br /><br />FidFidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07329260132388791267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10459981.post-8845069247557471522010-06-29T17:58:23.902+01:002010-06-29T17:58:23.902+01:00Great coverage of this important matter Fid!Great coverage of this important matter Fid!Evelyn Pringlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10459981.post-44073045525467408892010-06-29T12:47:02.444+01:002010-06-29T12:47:02.444+01:00"...No recommendation expresses or implies a ..."...No recommendation expresses or implies a conclusion in law or comment on legal responsibility in law..."<br /><br />LOL. Translation: you can say what you like, but nobody's under any obligation to pay any heed, and we can all just carry on, as before. Shades of the Parliamentary Health Select Committee's recommendations, really...<br /><br />MattRadagasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14286529284742690239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10459981.post-52937061863989493912010-06-29T07:42:29.253+01:002010-06-29T07:42:29.253+01:00Sara's parents stood up - they were counted.
...Sara's parents stood up - they were counted.<br /><br />My thoughts are also with Steph Gatchell, mother of Sharise, who died in similar circumstances and also the parents of other children whom have lost loved ones as a result of Paxil and other SSRi induced suicides.<br /><br />Thanks for your support Stephany. Very much appreciated.<br /><br />FidFidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07329260132388791267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10459981.post-41872936015569149532010-06-29T05:17:04.784+01:002010-06-29T05:17:04.784+01:00Fid,Keep up the good fight.
I thank you for your...Fid,Keep up the good fight. <br /><br />I thank you for your blog becoming Sara's voice in a dark and corrupt pharmaceutical industry world.<br /><br />I thank the Carlin family for enduring what I KNOW is beyond what they thought capable of doing.<br /><br />Small voices in the night, are the loudest.soulful sepulcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12271584927611299868noreply@blogger.com