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Here’s a forgotten chapter from pharmaceutical history. The acne drug, Accutane, manufactured by Roche Pharmaceuticals, has been associated with hundreds of birth defects. Since 2005 the iPLEDGE program has required that patients, doctors, and pharmacists register and that patients prove they are on birth control before they can be prescribed this potentially dangerous drug. But [...]
Or, Before You Take That Pill, the title of another of Dr. Bremner’s books, inform yourself about its effects, side effects and impact on overall health. Thanks to Dr. Bremner, Accutane, an acne medicine, is now off the market after causing depression. The drug also may have led to 300 suicides in Accutane-treated patients, which [...]
The Evidence, However, Is Clear: The Seroxat Scandal, by Bob Fiddaman.
Bobby Fiddaman has written an interesting and well written book about his personal experiences taking the antidepressant Seroxat (Paxil, or paroxetine in the US), his struggles with withdrawal, and his work as an advocate raising attention related to the potential [...]
What people are saying about The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg: Accutane – the truth that had to be told.
“Riveting, compelling, fascinating.”
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“This is an amazing book, especially since it is non-fiction.”
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Have you ever wondered how safe the medications you take really are? Dr. Bremner’s book is a scary expose’ of how far pharmaceutical companies will go to protect their profits and keep you from finding out about the real dangers of the medications they make. His experience as a researcher, psychiatrist and speaker for the [...]
The first five six reviews for The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg are all five star and reproduced below. The book is available on amazon now in kindle and paperback editions.
5.0 out of 5 stars Frightening well written, June 28, 2011
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Get The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg released by Night Publishing here for $2.99 and at select times free as an ebook via the Lucky@Night offers. Read Chapter 1 here.
Accutane – the truth that had to be told.
In 2001 Hoffman-La Roche’s drug Accutane was [...]
I’ve seen a lot of weird things flying through the internet lately about bipolar disorder so I thought I would try and address the issue. Bipolar disorder was formerly known as manic-depression, and is thought to affect as much as 3% of the US population. Recently there has been a lot of talk about “Bipolar [...]
Interview of me by Neil Shulman MD about my experiences with the pharmaceutical industry. Exclusive footage you won’t see on the mainstream media.
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