Citizen Petition from Adam C. Urato and Kelli Foulkrod

The commenter shares a personal experience of severe long-term side effects from Prozac and argues that antidepressants are unsafe for use during pregnancy and for developing children. They support the petition's goal of restricting these substances.

Americans for Scientific Integrity supports the citizen petition requesting that the FDA add a boxed warning to SSRI medications regarding pregnancy complications and fetal brain development. They argue that stronger disclosure is necessary for informed consent and shared decision-making between patients and physicians.

The commenter supports the petition by sharing a personal account of how SSRIs and hormonal medications caused severe mental health issues and physical harm due to a lack of proper testing. They advocate for stricter regulations on SSRI prescriptions and the inclusion of insurance coverage for non-pharmaceutical treatments.

The commenter supports the FDA petition to add a black box warning to SSRI antidepressants due to risks of pregnancy complications and fetal brain development issues. They share a personal account of experiencing placental abruption and their child's subsequent growth issues while taking SSRIs during pregnancy.

An individual is sharing personal experiences regarding the use of the SSRI sertraline during pregnancy and potential health issues experienced by their children. The comment does not take a specific position on the proposed citizen petition.

The commenter opposes the citizen petition requesting a boxed warning for SSRIs during pregnancy, arguing that current scientific evidence does not support such a severe safety communication. They contend that a boxed warning would inappropriately deter patients from necessary treatment and could increase morbidity and mortality by exacerbating the stigma surrounding mental health.