# Prescribed Harm

> Prescribed Harm is an evidence-based resource documenting medication-induced neurological injuries, adverse drug reactions, and patient experiences. It covers SSRIs, SNRIs, benzodiazepines, antipsychotics, fluoroquinolones, finasteride, Accutane (isotretinoin), and other medications. The site provides peer-reviewed research citations, over 200 patient stories, and resources for people affected by medication harm.

## About

Prescribed Harm was created to fill a critical gap in public health information: the long-term neurological consequences of commonly prescribed medications. The site documents conditions including PSSD (Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction), akathisia, protracted benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome, fluoroquinolone-associated disability (FQAD), post-finasteride syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and antidepressant discontinuation syndrome.

## Sections

- [Home](https://prescribed-harm.com/): Overview of medication-induced neurological injuries with key statistics
- [About](https://prescribed-harm.com/about.html): Mission, background, and methodology
- [SSRIs](https://prescribed-harm.com/ssris.html): SSRI side effects including PSSD, akathisia, emotional blunting, withdrawal
- [SNRIs](https://prescribed-harm.com/snris.html): SNRI side effects including Effexor/Cymbalta withdrawal, brain zaps, akathisia
- [Benzodiazepines](https://prescribed-harm.com/benzodiazepines.html): Benzo dependence, protracted withdrawal, GABA receptor damage, cognitive decline
- [Antipsychotics](https://prescribed-harm.com/antipsychotics.html): Tardive dyskinesia, brain volume loss, metabolic harm, supersensitivity psychosis
- [Accutane](https://prescribed-harm.com/accutane.html): Isotretinoin neuropsychiatric injury, depression, inflammatory bowel disease
- [Fluoroquinolones](https://prescribed-harm.com/fluoroquinolones.html): FQAD, mitochondrial toxicity, tendon damage, peripheral neuropathy
- [Finasteride](https://prescribed-harm.com/finasteride.html): Post-finasteride syndrome, persistent sexual dysfunction, neurosteroid disruption
- [Other Medications](https://prescribed-harm.com/other-medications.html): Gabapentin, pregabalin, birth control, and other medications under investigation
- [Research](https://prescribed-harm.com/research.html): Peer-reviewed studies and citations on medication-induced injuries
- [Patient Stories](https://prescribed-harm.com/blog.html): Over 200 first-person accounts of medication harm
- [FAQ](https://prescribed-harm.com/faq.html): Common questions about medication injury, withdrawal, akathisia treatment
- [Hope & Recovery](https://prescribed-harm.com/hope.html): Recovery stories and guidance
- [Resources](https://prescribed-harm.com/resources.html): Tapering services, specialist physicians, support communities
- [Contact](https://prescribed-harm.com/contact.html): Share your story or get in touch

## Key Topics Covered

- PSSD (Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction)
- Akathisia (medication-induced restlessness and inner torment)
- Antidepressant withdrawal and discontinuation syndrome
- Benzodiazepine dependence and protracted withdrawal
- Fluoroquinolone-associated disability (FQAD)
- Post-finasteride syndrome
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Emotional blunting from psychiatric medications
- Medication tapering guidance
- Dietary interventions for neurological recovery

## Full Content

- [Full site content for LLMs](https://prescribed-harm.com/llms-full.txt)