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Paxil cited as Defense for Accused Murderer Zacher
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| Linda 2005-04-26, 10:55 pm |
| The Paxil Defense For Accused Murderer Zacher?
Patrice Walsh (Rochester, NY) 04/26/05 - Attorneys representing a man
from Greece accused of killing his wife and daughter are exploring
whether the anti-depressant drug Paxil may have changed his behavior
enough for him to commit murder.
It is known that David Zacher was taking Paxil when he allegedly killed
his wife and young daughter. Zacher is being examined by a forensic
psychiatrist who, attorneys say, will determine if the drug may have
affected his behavior.
Paxil is a widely prescribed antidepressant. Besides depression it is
also used to treat anxiety and social disorders. On its Website, the
drug maker includes these safety warnings: "Paxil can increase
suicidal thoughts or actions in some teenagers".
It also warns that people taking Paxil should call doctors if they
notice severe mood changes like mania, impulsive or hostile behavior.
Judy Klee has been taking Paxil for a year and said she suffers no side
effects. She defended the drug saying it has saved her life.
"There are people like me that it is helping," Klee said, "my kids
and their friends know I take this, I don't want them thinking 'She
is going to snap out on me.' "
She worries that a court case would give the drug a bad name. There
have been murder cases where the anti-depressant Prozac was used as
part of an insanity defense, although no one at Rochester's district
attorney's office could recall any local cases where that happened.
Although Zacher has not threatened suicide, he is being held under 24
hour watch in the Monroe County Jail since his arrest.
His children are living with their maternal grandparents out-of-town.
The possibility exists that they could be called as witnesses.
http://www.13wham.com/news/local/st...16-70075905A56F
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| Steve 2005-04-26, 10:55 pm |
| Yes, but how long was he taking the drug? Was that known?
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Steve
If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith.
-- Albert Einstein
"Squiggles" <squiggle@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:426ED7FF.3070907@sympatico.ca...
> These stories are sad. I have no doubt at all that all drugs,
> even non-prescription drugs, during the onset, or the peak,
> or the withdrawal, are capable of changing the mood and character
> of people. I think that even the most benign drugs can do this,
> such as alcohol.
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> What is to be done?
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> I think that there should be more collaboration between
> chemists and doctors and also, I think that drug companies
> should educate the public - hold conferences, give better
> brochures, guidance, etc. They are rich enough to do it.
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> Some drugs, should be pulled off the market, but bear in mind
> that drugs which have been on the market now for eons, are
> still dangerous under certain circumstances. I can attest
> to a court of law if need be, that I became psychotic in
> minimum benzo withdrawal doses.
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> May they rest in peace.
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> Squiggles
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| depgrl 2005-04-26, 10:55 pm |
| Judy has no side effects? Lucky woman! I would think she's one of the
very few exceptions.
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