The issue of overprescribing antidepressants to teens has been a growing problem throughout the decades. In research done by Harvard it is estimated that one in ten Americans takes some form of a depressant (Wehrwein). The research also states that less than one third of those who take an antidepressant have been through therapy with a licensed psychiatrist (Wehrwein). “The rate of antidepressant use in this country among teens and adults (people ages 12 and older) increased by almost 400% between 1988–1994 and 2005–2008.”
While many health professionals state that it is beneficial to take an antidepressant, there are many accusations of antidepressants simply becoming a money guzzling industry for the pharmacist. In research done by the …show more content…
Antidepressants can cause dry mouth, dry eyes, anxiety, or nausea (Craig 18). Patients who took an antidepressant and then attempted to stop taking the drug also experienced problems such as nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and internal bleeding (Craig 77). Many patients stated that when they attempted to quit taking their antidepressant their symptoms were just as bad as their depression had been (Craig 77). The popular drug Prozac has numerous side effects including anxiety, sleepiness, nightmares, insomnia, rash, and a plethora of flu like symptoms (Craig 18). The side effects to the drug may not make taking the antidepressant worth the sickness that …show more content…
“The benefits have been overstated and [that] pharmaceutical company marketing is responsible for the surge in prescriptions” in stated by Wehrwein, commenting on the increase of antidepressant use research. Over the past twenty years antidepressants have grown to be the third most costly drug on the market (Hopkins). If one in ten Americans take an antidepressant daily they are constantly fueling their money into the healthcare system (Hopkins). With prescriptions written by non-psychiatric providers on the rise and antidepressants commonly encouraged, this is a building block for a long term commitment to take the antidepressant, therefore continually fueling the pharmaceutical field (Hopkins). Many arguments state that antidepressants are only a financial
While many health professionals state that it is beneficial to take an antidepressant, there are many accusations of antidepressants simply becoming a money guzzling industry for the pharmacist. In research done by the …show more content…
Antidepressants can cause dry mouth, dry eyes, anxiety, or nausea (Craig 18). Patients who took an antidepressant and then attempted to stop taking the drug also experienced problems such as nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and internal bleeding (Craig 77). Many patients stated that when they attempted to quit taking their antidepressant their symptoms were just as bad as their depression had been (Craig 77). The popular drug Prozac has numerous side effects including anxiety, sleepiness, nightmares, insomnia, rash, and a plethora of flu like symptoms (Craig 18). The side effects to the drug may not make taking the antidepressant worth the sickness that …show more content…
“The benefits have been overstated and [that] pharmaceutical company marketing is responsible for the surge in prescriptions” in stated by Wehrwein, commenting on the increase of antidepressant use research. Over the past twenty years antidepressants have grown to be the third most costly drug on the market (Hopkins). If one in ten Americans take an antidepressant daily they are constantly fueling their money into the healthcare system (Hopkins). With prescriptions written by non-psychiatric providers on the rise and antidepressants commonly encouraged, this is a building block for a long term commitment to take the antidepressant, therefore continually fueling the pharmaceutical field (Hopkins). Many arguments state that antidepressants are only a financial