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Study: Psychiatric Drugs Linked to 'Alarming' Weight Gain in Children
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Source: Fox News
October 28, 2009
Children on widely used psychiatric drugs can quickly gain an alarming amount of weight; many pack on nearly 20 pounds (9 kilograms) and become obese within just 11 weeks, a study found
mikoandbenji
17 days ago
178 comments
Although sometimes it is necessary for children to take these medications, I have seen very sad and fatal outcomes of pediatric patients on psych meds. Sometimes the meds side effects are worse than the illnesses. Some of my patients became neurologically impared, comatose, and some died. These drugs can be very dangerous or fatal to some patients.
tabbigirl87
18 days ago
24 comments
Yes, it is alarming and it's only going to get worse because more parents are sending their kids off see the shrink when all they really need is a good heart to heart talk with Mom and/or Dad.
Shan4691
26 days ago
5402 comments
Alarming!