PSSD Scotland
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@PssdScotland
Promoting recognition, research and awareness for Post-SSRI/SNRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD).
🧵What were you never told about psychiatric diagnoses and drugs? Our founder Laura Delano recently shared what she was never told while testifying before a House Oversight subcommittee in Washington D.C. ... 1/
1/ As a patient who values reform in psychiatry while acknowledging its legitimate benefits, I am deeply concerned about @ProfRobHoward’s campaign to become President of the @rcpsych. Leadership at this level must protect patients, not defend institutions at their expense. 🧵
Drugs considered "safe & effective" can be used by millions for decades & later found to be unsafe & ineffective. 1941: FDA approves DES. 5-10 million moms/babies exposed in US. Harms & ineffectiveness later recognized. 1971: FDA states DES is contraindicated in pregnancy.
Caution: This book may put patients at risk. The newly released Stahl’s Deprescribers Guide by Dr. Jeffrey R. Strawn and Dr. Stephen M. Stahl is already a best-seller. 1/7
@itsemileeharper You’re conflating lack of large RCTs with lack of evidence. PSSD is described in peer reviewed case series, cohort data, systematic reviews and has been acknowledged by some regulators. Again, displaying your profound ignorance on the subject.
Imagine if cancer specialists campaigned like this to focus exclusively on the very real adverse effects of chemotherapy. The latter are real but those treatments on balance are beneficial in terms of risk/benefit. Appealing for balance. Otherwise public confidence is undermined
