6 Dangerous Prescription Drugs You Should Think Twice Before Taking

4. Antipsychotics

You may not consider these as dangerous, but antipsychotics  are one of the deadliest drug classes. They are commonly prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe major depression, and also for many “off-label” conditions, including mild mood disorder and everyday anxiety.

But researchers have shown that popular antipsychotics like Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate), Abilify (aripiprazole), Risperdal (risperidone), and Zyprexa (olanzapine) increase blood sugar levels, elevate lipid and cholesterol levels, and promote weight gain.

You should be more concerned about the long-term neurological and brain damage caused by the regular consumption of antipsychotics. Here we would add the high risk of metabolic syndrome, including health condditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121127190016.htm). The problems goes that far, that the British Medical Journal (BMJ) declared antipsychotics to be more deadly than terrorism. (http://www.naturalnews.com)

5. Opioid Pain Relievers

Today, drugs are officially declared to be the leading cause of death in the US. Opioid-based painkillers like Vicodin (hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen), OxyContin (oxycodone HCI), Percocet (oxycodone and acetaminophen), codeine, and morphine are on the top of the list.
The Brandeis University in Massachusetts conducted a study that showed how prescription painkillers today are responsible for causing more fatal overdosing than heroin and cocaine together. The US CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) says that there is an epidemic, regarding the terrifying number of prescription painkiller deaths. (http://www.naturalnews.com)

6. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

People have used antidepressants like Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), Paxil (paroxetine), and Lexapro (escitalopram) for so long, but these receive less attention than they actually deserve. Suicidal tendencies, sexual dysfunction, gastrointestinal bleeding, and heart disease are just some of the many side-effects of SSRIs.
Even worse, in some cases SSRIs worsen the symptoms of depression, and certain individuals become violent. Watch the Health Ranger’s music video S.S.R.Lies, as it is a creative glimpse at the dangers of SSRIs: http://www.naturalnews.com
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