Planning to Retire Soon!

If you are planning to retire in the Philippines soon, I suggest you visit several excellent websites on pro's and cons of retiring in the Philippines. However if you want to retire in the provinces, where life is simple, standard of living cheaper, less traffic congestion and pollution, availability of fresh seafood and vegetables compared to the big cities, my island province is the place for you! If this is your first time in my site, welcome. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on the infringement of your copyrights. The photo above is the front yard of Chateau Du Mer- Our Retirement Home in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Popular Medications with Suicide Ideation as a Side Effect

I have a close relative taking both an acne treatment drug ( accutane) as well as an anti-depressant. Both accutane and most anti-depressants are link to suicidal ideation as one of the side effects.

Thus this blog is my search on some common medications which have been linked to suicidal ideation as a dangerous side effect. If you know of someone taking medications as listed below, consult immediately your physician if your love one shows some symptoms of suicidal thoughts.

I hope you find this blog helpful and informative.

Medications With Suicide Risks: What You Need to Know

Drugs may have any number of dangerous side effects, including an increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior. For instance, some drugs used to treat other conditions, including some antidepressants, acne treatment and smoking cessation medications, have been linked to suicidal thoughts.

Doctors and pharmacists have a responsibility to be aware and notify patients of any potential side effects of the medications they prescribe and dispense. Moreover, medical professionals and caregivers need to appropriately monitor and check in with the people under their care who are taking medications with these risks. Otherwise, these already vulnerable patients are at extreme risk of dying by suicide.

If you or a loved one has experienced suicidal thoughts or attempted suicide after taking a medication, seek medical assistance immediately. It is important to call your doctor right away if you or a loved one has experienced any unusual mood changes or changes in behavior after taking a drug. If you lost a loved one by suicide, talk to an experienced attorney to learn about your rights. Call 214-618-8222.

A List of Medications That Have Been Linked to Suicidal Thoughts of Behavior

The following are some of the brand names of drugs that have been linked to suicidal thoughts or behavior:

Accutane (isotretinoin)
Banzel (Rufinamide)
Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR (carbamazepine)
Celontin (methosuximide)
Chantix (varenicline)
Darvon and Darvocet (propoxyphene)
Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakene (divalproex sodium)
Depakene, Stavzor Extended Release Tablets (valproic acid)
Dilantin Suspension (phenytoin)
Felbatol (felbamate)
Gabitril (tiagabine)
Keppra (levetiracetam)
Klonopin (clonazepam)
Lamictal (lamotrigine)
Mesantoin (mephenytoin)
Mysoline (primidone)
Neurontin (gabapentin)
Paxil (paroxetine)
Peganone (ethotoin)
Prozac (fluoxetine)
Topamax (topiramate)
Tranxene (clorazepate)
Tridione (trimethadione)
Trileptal (oxcarbazepine)
Vimpat (lacosamide)
Zarontin (ethosuximide)
Zonegran (zonisamide)

The following are some of the signs that a drug may be leading to suicidal thoughts:

Worsening depression
Anxiety
Restlessness
Trouble sleeping
Panic attacks
Anger
Irritability
Agitation
Aggression
Dangerous impulses or violence
Extreme increases in activity or talking

Doctors are advised to monitor patients being treated with anti-epileptic drugs for the emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, or any unusual changes in mood or behavior. Doctors and other Prescribers should also alert the patient's family members, after obtaining permission from the patient to do so, of signs indicating possible suicide risk. Failures to properly monitor and alert family members of risk are failures which can lead to a suicide attempt. Patients also should not change their treatment without first talking to their doctor.

For complete details read this site:

https://www.skipsimpson.com/suicide/medications-with-suicide-risks

Here are five therapies for coping up with suicidal thoughts

https://fherehab.com/learning/therapies-suicidal-thoughts

Meanwhile enjoy these 4 photos of Macrine(RIP) and I in our younger years.

The photos were taken at Los Angeles, Vancouver, Chicago and Washington DC respectively during the Annual Marinduque Associations Dinner Dances except for the bottom picture( MACA ) Marinduque Association of the Capital Are) Christmas Caroling Group).

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Fruit Trees in the Gardens of Chateau Du Mer

The Mango Tree-I have three varieties in my Garden-The Indian, Guimaras and Carabao Mangoes My caretaker/gardener informed me last month that due to the El Nino drought in Marinduque, two of my Durian trees died in spite of his vigilant watering. One of the tree was attacked by insects that looks like a big fly but yellowish in color that sucks the sap of the seedling. The roots of the other tree was attacked by ants residing in the soil. However, my other fruit trees, the rambutans( 2), the lanzones(2) and the jack fruits ( 2) trees are doing well. The above eight fruit trees were given to me by Retired General Recaredo Sarmiento of Boac and Lucena., about three years ago. General Sarmiento is the “atid” of my wife. “Atid” is the colloquial term for brother. Evidently, Macrine's father, the late Bernardo Jambalos was the Godfather of General Sarmiento during his baptism and comfirmation. Gen Sarmiento's hobby is orchard planting, reforestation and farming. The other fruit trees in my garden are guayabanos, cashew, avocados, starapples, duhats, ates, guavas, mangoes( 3 varieties) and papayas as well as several varieties of bananas . Of the above fruit trees, my favorite is the guayabanos, also known as soursop tree known for its anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties . The following are photos of the fruit trees. The Durian photo is from the web. Note that it almost look like a jack fruit tree, except that the leaves are bigger and shiny. My desire is to have a passion fruit tree in the near future. You are welcome to visit my orchard and flower gardens any time, if perchance you are in the vicinity of The Chateau Du Mer Beach Resort and Conference Center.

The Rambutan Tree and Fruits

The Lanzone Tree and Fruits

The Jack Fruit Tree

The Durian Fruit Tree