To view original article click here The Health Wyze Report 2001 (Washington County) John Lowe shot his estranged wife and a deputy sheriff. A jury sentenced him to 54 years. The judge, relying upon testimony concerning the effect of prescription drugs (Prozac, Remeron, and BuSPAR) on the defendant's mental condition and behavior, reduced the sentence to 19 years. … [Read more...] about Virginia v. John Lowe, No.11-447 & 00-449 — (The Health Wyze Report)
Remeron (mirtazapine)
Judges Reduce Sentences in Latest Paxil and Prozac Criminal Cases — (Dr Peter Breggin)
To view original article click here Psychiatric Drug Facts January, 2002 In two recent criminal cases, judges have reduced the sentences for violent crimes committed under influence of antidepressants. In each case, the judges responded to expert testimony by psychiatrist Peter R. Breggin, M.D. concerning the adverse mental and behavior effects of SSRI antidepressants, … [Read more...] about Judges Reduce Sentences in Latest Paxil and Prozac Criminal Cases — (Dr Peter Breggin)
DEFENSE CONTENDS MEDICATION MIX PLAYED ROLE IN WOMAN’S SLAYING — (The Beacon News)
To view original article click here The Beacon News (Aurora, IL) June 13, 2000 Author: Gloria Carr ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP -- A Campton Township woman's murder is a simple case of a man who got into an argument with his wife and beat her to death with a vacuum cleaner tube, prosecutors said Monday. The defense, however, said the story is more complicated. Defense attorney … [Read more...] about DEFENSE CONTENDS MEDICATION MIX PLAYED ROLE IN WOMAN’S SLAYING — (The Beacon News)
Richardson couple found dead at home – Man strangled his wife, shot self, police believe — (The Dallas Morning News)
Original article no longer available The Dallas Morning News 03/26/99 By Jason Sickles Note: A member of the Prozac Survivor's Support Group has confirmed that this man was taking Paxil & Remeron at the time of the murder-suicide. RICHARDSON - An elderly couple regarded as fixtures in their north Richardson neighborhood were found slain in their home Thursday night … [Read more...] about Richardson couple found dead at home – Man strangled his wife, shot self, police believe — (The Dallas Morning News)