https://citizensreport.org/2014/08/25/robin-williams-death-a-side-effect-of-prescription-drug/ a digital channel commited to health & medical rights. Wed, 16 Nov 2016 16:47:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.25 https://citizensreport.org/2014/08/25/robin-williams-death-a-side-effect-of-prescription-drug/#comment-97 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 21:46:00 +0000 http://www.citizensreport.org/?p=3744#comment-97 In Dec. 1999 my (then) cardiologist put me on mega doses of Niaspan (1,500mg. a day). My cholesteral was 165, I was on Lipitor already but he wanted to ‘try’ me on this drug. I was in a very depressed state for 2 months, actually was contemplating suicide until I finally took myself off the Niaspan. The severe depression left (and it wasn’t listed as a side-effect) and when I went to see him he asked how I was doing and I said “Fine now that I took myself off the Niaspan.” His remark? ” Yeah, most people can’t handle that!” I almost went for his throat. I have never felt the same since taking that and I would say he ruined my life. Needless to say I walked out of his office and now have a new cardio doc.

]]> https://citizensreport.org/2014/08/25/robin-williams-death-a-side-effect-of-prescription-drug/#comment-64 Sat, 11 Oct 2014 16:03:00 +0000 http://www.citizensreport.org/?p=3744#comment-64 There are multiple drugs that have shown to increase suicidal thoughts: atomoxetine, phenytoin and isotretinoin to just name a few.

]]> https://citizensreport.org/2014/08/25/robin-williams-death-a-side-effect-of-prescription-drug/#comment-60 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 13:10:00 +0000 http://www.citizensreport.org/?p=3744#comment-60 Sorry, I don’t believe that.

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