Seroquel Gets FDA Approval For Use In 10-Year-Olds
Yes, the FDA–in addition to giving Seroquel approval for use as an add-on depression treatment in adults–has also approved this nasty drug for use in adolescents aged 13 to 17 and diagnosed with schizophrenia and in kids and teens aged 10 to 17 who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder, a controversial concept in pre-pubertal kids.
I simply cannot wait to see whatever promotion AZ does for so-called pediatric bipolar disorder. If you see any ad of any kind for this drug’s use in kids and teens, please let me know about it.
The fact that the FDA would approve this drug with its many known problems for use in kids calls into question the FDA approval process and also the FDA’s commitment to patient safety and scientific evidence. Yet again.
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