Comments on: NY Senator: Probe Psychiatric Drugs & Medicaid http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/02/ny-senator-probe-psychiatric-drugs-medicaid/ News, Comment and Conversation Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:06:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Cristian http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/02/ny-senator-probe-psychiatric-drugs-medicaid/#comment-363038 Cristian Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:11:13 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/02/ny-senator-probe-psychiatric-drugs-medicaid/#comment-363038 Why are people so surprised about doctors just prescribing the wrong drugs... the recent studies clearly show a real chaos between psychiatrists when it comes to prescribing the most efficient drugs on the market. http://www.drug-rehab-in-malibu.com/9/seaking-treatment/ Why are people so surprised about doctors just prescribing the wrong drugs… the recent studies clearly show a real chaos between psychiatrists when it comes to prescribing the most efficient drugs on the market. http://www.drug-rehab-in-malibu.com/9/seaking-treatment/

]]> By: Truthman http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/02/ny-senator-probe-psychiatric-drugs-medicaid/#comment-151283 Truthman Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:59:11 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/02/ny-senator-probe-psychiatric-drugs-medicaid/#comment-151283 bipolar disorder in kids. END QUOTE. In 2007 Risperdal gained approval for children and adolescents with bipolar and adolescents with schizophrenia. Just because it was "approved" doesn't mean it's effective or safe... Paxil is a case in point!!! bipolar disorder in kids. END QUOTE.

In 2007 Risperdal gained approval for children and adolescents with bipolar and adolescents with schizophrenia.

Just because it was “approved” doesn’t mean it’s effective or safe…

Paxil is a case in point!!!

]]> By: Lauren http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/02/ny-senator-probe-psychiatric-drugs-medicaid/#comment-150967 Lauren Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:00:41 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/02/ny-senator-probe-psychiatric-drugs-medicaid/#comment-150967 It is a crime against children by the drug companies, the FDA and the doctors that use these harmful drugs in children. It is all about the money. Children, especially in the state foster care system, are wards of the state and are being preyed upon by unethical, inhuman practitioners. It is a crime against children by the drug companies, the FDA and the doctors that use these harmful drugs in children. It is all about the money. Children, especially in the state foster care system, are wards of the state and are being preyed upon by unethical, inhuman practitioners.

]]> By: Prescription Project » Blog Archive » RxP Weekly Reader http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/02/ny-senator-probe-psychiatric-drugs-medicaid/#comment-146670 Prescription Project » Blog Archive » RxP Weekly Reader Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:51:32 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/02/ny-senator-probe-psychiatric-drugs-medicaid/#comment-146670 [...] Pharmalot reports that New York State Senator Tom Morahan has asked the state health commissioner to look into a report that NY Medicaid spent $82.8 million on psych drugs for kids in 2006, many of which were off-label.  [...] [...] Pharmalot reports that New York State Senator Tom Morahan has asked the state health commissioner to look into a report that NY Medicaid spent $82.8 million on psych drugs for kids in 2006, many of which were off-label.  [...]

]]> By: Matt http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/02/ny-senator-probe-psychiatric-drugs-medicaid/#comment-141367 Matt Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:17:37 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/02/ny-senator-probe-psychiatric-drugs-medicaid/#comment-141367 Psychiatrists and doctors prescribing these drugs are out of control. It's nice to see that governments are turning on Big Pharma and demanding answers. Psychiatrists and doctors prescribing these drugs are out of control.

It’s nice to see that governments are turning on Big Pharma and demanding answers.

]]> By: Lisa Van S http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/02/ny-senator-probe-psychiatric-drugs-medicaid/#comment-138195 Lisa Van S Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:16:32 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/02/ny-senator-probe-psychiatric-drugs-medicaid/#comment-138195 Seroquel carries a Black Box Warning for increased risk of violence and suicide. Why dont you ask child and adolescent boys if they are looking forward to having Mastectomies!! Please use common sense here... Seroquel carries a Black Box Warning for increased risk of violence and suicide. Why dont you ask child and adolescent boys if they are looking forward to having Mastectomies!! Please use common sense here…

]]> By: Lisa Van S http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/02/ny-senator-probe-psychiatric-drugs-medicaid/#comment-138193 Lisa Van S Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:11:59 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/02/ny-senator-probe-psychiatric-drugs-medicaid/#comment-138193 Jack, Ok, how do you explain prescribing to infants and toddlers, and those children w/ADHD. Zyprexa, Geodon,Seroquel,Haldol and thorazine have never been approved for those under 18. Jack,

Ok, how do you explain prescribing to infants and toddlers, and those children w/ADHD.

Zyprexa, Geodon,Seroquel,Haldol and thorazine have never been approved for those under 18.

]]> By: Jack2 http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/02/ny-senator-probe-psychiatric-drugs-medicaid/#comment-138170 Jack2 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:02:21 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/02/ny-senator-probe-psychiatric-drugs-medicaid/#comment-138170 QUOTE: It was recently approved by the FDA to treat autism but is also often prescribed for bipolar disorder in kids. END QUOTE. In 2007 Risperdal gained approval for children and adolescents with bipolar and adolescents with schizophrenia. QUOTE: It was recently approved by the FDA to treat autism but is also often prescribed for bipolar disorder in kids. END QUOTE.

In 2007 Risperdal gained approval for children and adolescents with bipolar and adolescents with schizophrenia.

]]> By: Lisa Van S http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/02/ny-senator-probe-psychiatric-drugs-medicaid/#comment-138041 Lisa Van S Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:42:09 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/02/ny-senator-probe-psychiatric-drugs-medicaid/#comment-138041 We need more hard hitting Reporters like Sue Edelman!! We need more hard hitting Reporters like Sue Edelman!!

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