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SSRIs and Violence?

There is much speculation that SSRIs are associated with an increased risk of suicidality and homicidality. Read what is being said about this possible link.

SSRI Stories

An extensive collection of stories of adverse reactions to SSRIs, such as suicides and violent acts committed while taking these drugs.

International Coalition for Drug Awareness

Information and advocacy for those who've had a bad reaction to prescription meds like Prozac.

Parker and Waichman, Attorneys at Law

I'm no big fan of lawyers, but I've linked to this site because it contains several articles dealing with the SSRI/violence controversy.

Prozac Information from Peter Breggin

Information about Prozac and other SSRIs from the Web site of Dr. Peter Breggin, author of "Talking Back to Prozac".

Prozac Information from Eli Lilly

Learn what Eli Lilly has to say about Prozac.

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