Prescription drugs and violence

In light of recent tragedy in Tucson, Arizona, it is important to know that a number of legally prescribed drugs, in addition to illegal drugs, can also adversely influence behavior. For example, a number of suicides have been reported in people taking Cymbalta (duloxetine) for urinary incontinence or peripheral neuropathy.

legal drugs and violence

On going war. since invasion of Iraq, has led to a large number of suicides in US troops. These suicides have been linked to antidepressants, antipsychotics and antiseizure drugs whose use exactly parallels the increase in US troop suicides since 2005. Such drugs are widely used for pain and as "mood stabilizers" by troops even though the FDA mandated suicide warnings on Lyrica, Topamaz, Depakote, Lamictal, Tegretol, Depakene, Klonopin and 16 others in 2008.

Time has compiled a list of top ten legal drugs linked to violence:

Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) An antidepressant

Venlafaxine (Effexor) An antidepressants

Fluvoxamine (Luvox) An antidepressant

Triazolam (Halcion) can be addictive, used to treat insomnia.

Atomoxetine (Strattera) Used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

Mefoquine (Lariam) A treatment for malaria,

Amphetamines: (Various) Amphetamines are used to treat ADHD

Paroxetine (Paxil) An antidepressant,

Fluoxetine (Prozac) The first well-known SSRI antidepressant,

Varenicline (Chantix) The anti-smoking medication

I think, the best thing is to watch your habits and health and not to get to a stage where you need medication.