Drug, Psychiatric symptoms,Induced HIPPA & State Stautes Mandating Provision of Medical Records

[Guest guest]

RE: Iatrogenic Psychiatric Symptoms as Genesis of Involuntary In-Patient

Commitment

Based on my experiences with Huntsville Hospital 12/98-1/99 and Crestwood

Hospital 12/04-1/05 in Huntsville, Alabama in Madison County as a private

citizen health care advocate, there is an intentional, premeditated

conspiracy ( " two or more " USC 42 1985) to deny the patient and the person on

or attempted to be on an Authorization to Release Medical Information the

medical records and/or verbally informing of the medications and tests. In

defiance of state statutes and Federal HIPPA (4/14/03) regulations, how can

a patient evaluate the effectiveness of treatment while hospitalized when

therapy and tests are administered without informed consent? Protect

yourself by filing an Authorization to Release with the hospital 30 days in

advance of hospitalization when possible with your copy signed by the of Medical Records with two witnesses and take with you means of

documenting the medications demanding to be provided written notice of the

prescribed dosages, the doctor prescribing and the person administering the

medication by signing you documentation with correct spelling of the drug

with dosage administered. Once psychiatric symptoms are invoked as

iatrogenic side effects, the patient can then be labled as " mentally ill "

subject to involuntary psychiatric in-patient commitment with their liberty

denied having committed no crime for which a warrant for their arrest could

be swore, medication, electro-convulsive shock therapy, pre-frontal

lobotomy, and/or asset seizure, loss of control of rights in court of law

and health care decisions by the appointment of a guardian. Unlike a

criminal suspect not required to fund their incarceration with the option of

bonding, the alleged mentally ill American subjected to mind and behavior

controlling medications may be denied contact with the outside world,

appointed a guardian ad litem in violation of their right to have the person

named as Power of Attorney and is involuntary taxes the costs of the

commitment meeting the overhead of the ADMH/MR's psychiatric institutions.

Although open records laws have been violated by the failure of Madison

County Probate Judge Tommy Ragland, H.S.G.E.D. to respond to March 10, 2003

open records requests, public statements Nov, 14, 2002 and May 5, 2004

suggest that involuntary psychiatric commitments in Madison County TRIPLED

in 2003 after the Madison County Commission approved funding for 4 full time

MENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS Nov. 14, 2002 with Commissioner " Mo " Brooks, Esq.,

2006 Lt. Gov. candidate, failing to abstain.

Judge Ragland has not responded to inquiries regarding the fate of the

$12/first page that is demanded for " Mental Health " for all motions filed in

the Probate Court increasing the cost from $7.95 to $19.95 or the number of

commitments signed for Americans whose psychiatric symptoms may be

iatrogenic and/or caused by undiagnosed underlying medical conditions.

Congress funded Bush's " New Freedom in Mental Health " for COMPULSORY Mental

Health Screening's of ALL Americans Nov. 2004 which will lead to involuntary

medication of Americans diagnosed according to SUBJECTIVE evaluation of

Americans written and spoken words and behavior. It is my understanding that

State Mental Health Departments and legislatures are not required to accept

Congress' funding for COMPULSORY Mental Health Screenings for ALL Americans.

Ala. Dept. of Mental Health Commissioner Kathy Sawyer did not investigate or

reprimand the Madison County Mental Health Center for violating the civil

right of Alma Virginia Sanders' to have her Authorization to Release Medical

Information honored and has violated my constitutional right of equality and

free speech to bring my grievances before Gov. Riley's regulatory board for

redress since June 16, 2003. The FDA admitted before Congressional Hearings

in Sept. 2004 that they have approved antidepressents that are causing

CHILDREN to commit suicide but have not, like Britian, removed them from the

market. As long as THE PEOPLE tolerate violations of state and federal

statutes mandating the provision of medical records, government and health

care officials will continue to conceal.

 

Thank you,

 

Dr. Sandra Lance, D.C.

Daughter of Alma Virginia Sanders

Antidepressent Suicide Victim

 

cc: Madison County Chair Mike Gillespie

Madison County Commissioner " Mo " Brooks, 2006 Rep. Lt. Gov. Candidate

Kathy Sawyer, Ala. Dept. of Mental Health & Retardation (Rep. Gov.

Riley appointee)

John Houston, Sr. Advisor to Commissioner Sawyer

Kim Ingram, Asst. Commissioner, Ala. Dept. of Mental Health

Allen Fortson, Director, ADMH/MR Advocate's Program

Alabama Disabilities Advocate's Program

*********************************************************************

Drug Induced Psychiatric symptoms

JoAnn Guest

Jan 07, 2005 20:30 PST

============================================================================

===================================================================Drug

Induced Psychiatric symptoms

http://www.citizen.org/eletter/articles/psychiatric.htm

 

This web site is intended only as a reference for use in an ongoing

partnership between doctor and patient in the vigilant management of the

patient's health. It is not a substitute for a doctor's professional

judgment, and serves only as a reminder of concerns that may need

discussion.

 

This website does not list every possible adverse reaction,

interaction, precaution and effect of a drug; and all information is

presented without guarantees by the authors and consultants who disclaim

all liability in connection with its use.

 

This is the first of a two-part series on drug induced psychiatric

symptoms that is based on the July 8, 2002 issue of The Medical Letter

on Drugs and Therapeutics.

 

The Medical Letter is a highly respected reference source written for

physicians and pharmacists that we often use because of its reputation

as an objective and independent source of drug information.

 

Many drugs can cause psychiatric symptoms.

 

However, psychiatric symptoms may also emerge during drug treatment due

to an underlying illness, previously unrecognized mental illness, or

psychosocial factors.

 

The stopping or withdrawal of some drugs can also cause symptoms such as

anxiety, psychosis, delirium, agitation or depression.

 

This article lists psychiatric symptoms associated with some families or

classes of drugs. The type of psychiatric symptom is listed and then an

explanatory note. Examples of some drugs in the family are given. The

list of examples is not exhaustive.

 

Alcohol, agents that cause hallucinations and other drugs not generally

used for medical purposes are omitted. Withdrawal reactions in

individuals addicted to narcotics are also omitted.

 

We will refer a number of times to anticholinergic drugs and

anticholinergic adverse effects in the list below. An anticholinergic is

a drug that blocks the effects of acetylcholine, a substance produced by

the body which is responsible for certain nervous system activities

(parasympathetic).

 

Drugs with anticholinergic effects (including antidepressants,

antihistamines, antipsychotics, drugs for intestinal problems,

antiparkinsonians) inhibit the secretion of acid in the stomach, slow

the passage of food through the digestive system, inhibit the production

of saliva, sweat, and bronchial secretions, and increase the heart rate

and blood pressure.

 

Adverse effects of these drugs include dry mouth, constipation,

difficulty urinating, confusion, worsening of glaucoma, blurred vision,

and short term memory problems.

 

What You Can Do

Keep in mind Rule 3 of our rules for safer drug use: Assume that any new

symptom you develop upon starting a new drug may be caused by the drug.

 

Family: Amphetamine-like Drugs

Reactions: Bizarre behavior, hallucinations, paranoia, agitation,

anxiety, mania, nightmares

Notes: Usually with overdose or abuse; can occur with inhaler abuse;

depression on withdrawal

Examples: This family includes the diet drugs such as sibutramine

(MERIDIA) and phentermine (IONAMIN)

----------

----

Family: Anabolic Steroids (Body-building Steroids)

Reactions: Psychosis, mania, depression, anxiety, aggressiveness,

paranoia

Notes: Most reports are with abuse

Examples: Oxymetholone (ANADROL); oxandrolone (OXANDRIN); stanozolol

(WINSTROL). There are many illegal sources of anabolic steroids.

Anabolic steroids may also be contained in dietary or herbal

supplements.

----------

----

Family: Angiotensin-converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

Reactions: Mania, anxiety, hallucinations, depression, psychosis

Notes: Many reports

Examples: Captopril (CAPOTEN); enalapril (VASOTEC); lisinopril

(PRINIVIL, ZESTRIL)

----------

----

Family: Anticholinergics and Atropine

Reactions: Confusion, memory loss, disorientation, depersonalization,

delirium, auditory and visual hallucinations, fear, paranoia, agitation,

bizarre behavior

Notes: More frequent in the elderly and children with high doses; can

occur with transdermal scopolamine (TRANSDERM SCOP); Atropine eye drops,

particularly when mistaken for nose drops can cause sudden incoherent

speech, delirium with high fever, flushed dry skin, hallucinations, or

amnesia

Examples: Many drugs have anticholinergic properties including some

antidepressants, antihistamines, antipsychotics, drugs for intestinal

problems, and antiparkinsonian drugs

----------

----

Family: Antidepressants, Tricyclic

Reactions: Mania or hypomania, delirium, hallucinations, paranoia,

irritability, dysphoria

Notes: Patients with bipolar disorder are at highest risk for mania;

anticholinergic effects may cause delirium in elderly

Examples: Amitriptyline (ELAVIL); doxepin (SINEQUAN); imipramine

(TOFRANIL)

----------

----

Family: Antiepileptics (Drugs for Seizure Disorders)

Reactions: Agitation, confusion, delirium, depression, psychosis,

aggression, mania, toxic encephalopathy (disease of the brain),

nightmares

Notes: Usually with high doses or high blood concentrations

Examples: Phenytoin (DILANTIN)

----------

----

Family: Barbiturates

Reactions: Excitement, hyperactivity, visual hallucinations, depression,

delirium-tremens-like syndrome (seen in alcohol withdrawal)

Notes: Especially in children and the elderly, or on withdrawal

Examples: Phenobarbital (SOLFOTON); aprobarbital (ALURATE); butabarbital

(BUTISOL)

----------

----

Family: Benzodiazepines

Reactions: Rage, hostility, paranoia, hallucinations, delirium,

depression, nightmares, anterograde amnesia, mania, disinhibition

Notes: During treatment or on withdrawal; may be more common in the

elderly

Examples: Diazepam (VALIUM); flurazepam (DALMANE); alprazolam (XANAX)

----------

----

Family: Beta-blockers

Reactions: Depression, psychosis, delirium, anxiety, nightmares,

hallucinations

Notes: With oral or eye drop preparations, incidence of depression may

be overestimated

Examples: Atenolol (TENORMIN); metoprolol (LOPRESSOR, TOPROL);

propranolol (INDERAL); levobunolol (BETAGAN); betaxolol (BETOPTIC);

timolol (TIMOPTIC)

----------

----

Family: Calcium Channel Blockers

Reactions: Depression, delirium, confusion, psychosis, mania

Notes: Several reports

Examples: Amlodipine (NORVASC); diltiazem (CARDIZEM, DILACOR, TIAZAC);

verapamil (CALAN, ISOPTIN, VERELAN)

----------

----

Family: Cephalosporin Antibiotics

Reactions: Euphoria, delusions, depersonalization, illusions

Notes: Kidney disease is a risk factor

Examples: Cefaclor (CECLOR); cefuroxime (CEFTIN); cephalexin (KEFLEX)

----------

----

Family: Dopamine Agonists for Parkinson's Disease

Reactions: Hallucinations, paranoia, delusions, confusion, mania,

hypersexuality, anxiety, depression, nightmares

Notes: During treatment or on withdrawal

Examples: Bromocriptine (PARLODEL); pergolide (PERMAX); pramipexole

(MIRAPEX)

----------

----

Family: Estrogens

Reactions: Panic attacks, depression

Notes: Several reports

Examples: Conjugated estrogens (PREMARIN); estradiol (ESTRACE)

----------

----

Family: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics

Reactions: Psychosis, confusion, agitation, depression, hallucinations,

paranoia, Tourette-like syndrome (a form of tic), mania

Notes: Many reports

Examples: Ciprofloxacin (CIPRO); levofloxacin (LEVAQUIN); sparfloxacin

(ZAGAM)

----------

----

Family: Histamine H-1 Blockers

Reactions: Hallucinations

Notes: Especially with overdosage of the older antihistamine drugs such

as diphenhydramine

Examples: Chlorpheniramine (CHLOR-TRIMETON); diphenhydramine (BENADRYL);

loratadine (CLARITIN); fexofenadine (ALLEGRA)

----------

----

Family: Histamine H-2 Blockers

Reactions: Delirium, confusion, psychosis, mania, aggression,

depression, nightmares

Notes: Especially in the elderly and seriously ill

Examples: Cimetidine (TAGAMET); famotidine (PEPCID); nizatidine (AXID);

ranitidine (ZANTAC)

----------

----

Family: Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Inhibitor Antidepressants

Reactions: Mania or hypomania

Examples: Isocarboxazid (MARPLAN); phenelzine (NARDIL); tranylcypromine

(PARNATE)

----------

----

Family: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Reactions: Depression, paranoia, psychosis, confusion, anxiety

Notes: Probably more common with indomethacin (INDOCIN); one case of

auditory hallucinations with celecoxib (CELEBREX)

Examples: Ibuprofen (MOTRIN); naproxen (NAPROSYN); meloxicam (MOBIC);

rofecoxib (VIOXX)

----------

----

Family: Opioids

Reactions: Nightmares, anxiety, agitation, euphoria, dysphoria,

depression, paranoia, psychosis, hallucinations, dementia

Notes: Usually with high doses; also occurs with intrathecal

(administration into the spine) morphine; especially in the elderly

Examples: Narcotic pain relievers such as morphine, codeine, and

oxycodone (OXYCONTIN)

----------

----

Family: Procaine Derivatives (procainamide, procaine penicillin G)

Reactions: Fear of imminent death, hallucinations, illusions, delusions,

agitation, mania, depersonalization, psychosis

Notes: Probably due to procaine

Examples: Procainamide (PROCANBID); procaine penicillin G is an

injectable form of penicillin given by a doctor

----------

----

Family: Salicylates

Reactions: Agitation, confusion, hallucinations, paranoia

Notes: With chronic intoxication

Examples: Aspirin

----------

----

Family: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

Reactions: Mania, hypomania, hallucinations

Notes: Anxiety, irritability, aggression or impulsivity on withdrawal

Examples: Escitalopram (LEXAPRO); citalopram (CELEXA); fluoxetine

(PROZAC); paroxetine (PAXIL); sertraline (ZOLOFT)

----------

----

Family: Statins

Reactions: Anxiety, depression, obsessions, delusions

Notes: Several reports

Examples: Atorvastatin (LOPID); fluvastatin (LESCOL); pravastatin

(PRAVACHOL); simvastatin (ZOCOR)

----------

----

Family: Steroids, Oral

Reactions: Psychosis, delirium, mania, depression

Notes: 1 percent to 3 percent incidence, may be dose-related; can occur

on withdrawal

Examples: Prednisone (DELTASONE, METICORTEN); prednisolone (METRETON)

----------

----

Family: Steroids, Inhaled

Reactions: Hyperactivity, aggression, disinhibition

Notes: Several reports

Examples: Triamcinolone (AZMACORT); beclomethasone (VANCERIL)

----------

----

Family: Sulfonamides

Reactions: Confusion, disorientation, depression, euphoria,

hallucinations

Notes: Several reports

Examples: Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (BACTRIM, SEPTRA, COTRIM)

----------

----

Family: Thiazide Diuretics

Reactions: Depression, suicidal ideation

Notes: After weeks to months of use

Examples: Hydrochlorothiazide (HYDRODIURIL); chlorthalidone (HYGROTON)

_________

Posted 9/02

________________

 

JoAnn Guest

mrsjo-

DietaryTi-

www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/Genes

AIM Barleygreen

" Wisdom of the Past, Food of the Future "

http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/Diets.html

Community Newsletters.

http://www.alternative-medicine-newsletter.info

" Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you.

Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a

happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus Pauling

Subscribe:........ -

" JoAnn Guest " <angelprincessjo

;

<DietaryTipsForHBP >

Sunday, January 09, 2005 12:03 AM

Drug Induced Psychiatric symptoms