My name is Mhana Mason, and I am not a doctor or nurse, or a chemist.
I am a Rx antidepressant survivor who lives in California, recovering since 2013.
I am an advocate for increased public and professional awareness of all Rx drugs, and especially mood mind altering Rx psych drugs.

Like countless others, I was tricked to taking Rx psych drugs, but not properly warned. I used to only have mild FM fibromyalgia, and was advised to try the drugs to treat FM pain, after both my parents died. Doctors in denial aka quacks, and risky drugs are easy to identify, if you know what to look for. 

I have been recovering from Rx antidepressant drug injury, and over 200 side effects, including life threatening serotonin syndrome, akathesia, pain, anxiety, depression, visual impairment.

I helped increase warnings of Cymbalta Duloxetine and all Rx antidepressant warning leaflets / legal disclaimers, as a result of the most recent mass tort personal injury Cymbalta Lawsuit. I was one of the cases filed with approximately 50,000 other plaintiffs.
I have posted my personal legal documents, and my refusal of the "hush" money offered me in settlement, by the Lilly drug company. In addition, I have also posted my personal legal documents, and files released from my law firm. 

I also admins several survivor support groups, and I volunteer in groups that do not censor the drug's warnings, results of drug lawsuits, and 5% slow taper method.
We help educate and support our members, and provide proper support.
The best days are when someone posts, they've decided not to start the psych drug.  

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All the tips found on this site are approved by doctors and nurse practitioners, or chemists, and or Rx drug awareness experts. The best sources available are included, for your reference to use as evidence. 

Our efforts are dedicated to my dear friend Hope Maraday R.I.P. , and all those who did not survive Rx psych drugs and the doctors who deny the warnings from the drug companies and the FDA. We are spreading awareness and increased the drug's warnings, but Hope will never see the results of the lawsuits and increased warnings.
I like to think HOPE is still with me, as we used to chat daily, and she was and continues to be a tremendous support. I miss her, and know I am very lucky to be alive. 

Once aware, you may discover you have losses not necessarily listed on the drug's warning leaflets. 
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I will be adding more about my story in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, know that you are not alone. Side effects and injury are not rare.

What is rare are doctors and patients who write to formally document their experiences, and prescribers do not try to hide and deny the risks and reports of their patient's side effects.

We have so many tips collected by thousands of survivors, doctors, nurses, and experts, I'll try to share the best tips with you here. This website is public, so anyone can see, but see the sources for the evidence, because I am only a survivor collecting the facts, and sharing them and my insight.

I personally didn't get to slow taper due to server side effects and injury, so please taper off using the doctor approved 5% slow taper method, ideally before problems start.

Not all the side effects are noticeable, so take the next steps towards awareness, and hold on tight. 

"Awareness reduces risks and failure, while at the same time increasing safety and success."

Mhana Mason Rx antidepressant drug survivor,

and beacon of Hope, in the darkness. Thank you.