CDC: Antidepressants most prescribed drugs in U.S.

[worlds edge]

Thought this was interesting...

For Dworkin, the proof is in the statistics. According to a government study, antidepressants have become the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. They're prescribed more than drugs to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, or headaches.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/07/09/antidepressants/index.html

 

[paranoidxe]

Where are pain pills? I'm almost certain pain pills would be high up on that list.

 

[silent_enigma]

Pain relievers are easy enough to get OTC I guess.

 

[ProzacDeathWish]

Thought this was interesting...

Yes it is interesting, and depressing, too.

Now I need to go and swallow some more lexapro. :sad:

 

[theleastofthese]

WHy are we such a depressed society???:blink: I couldn't live decently without my Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride) and have no intention of attempting to do so. I do'nt question the means, only the end, and if Zoloft keeps me from gaugeing the height of tall buildings, so be it. Whatever works. The question is: why does our society need so many antidepressants???? Why are we not working to solve the problem AT THE SOURCE????

I don't give a shit, I only know that Zoloft keeps me from falling off the deep end. Better living thru chemistry...:dry: