Derek Blumke (@derekblumke) 's Twitter Profile
Derek Blumke

@derekblumke

Grunt Style Foundation Veteran Impact Fellow = leading campaign to end overprescribing epidemic to our Nation’s vets. SVA, MIA, UM, USAF, VA, VFW & Legion alum

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Adam Urato, MD (@adamurato1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New Study: Citalopram (Celexa) was associated with infertility in 50% of female rats. "In half of the female rats, citalopram caused infertility, ⬆️ levels of prolactin & corticosterone, & damaged the ovaries histopathologically." sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

New Study:  Citalopram (Celexa) was associated with infertility in 50% of female rats.

"In half of the female rats, citalopram caused infertility, ⬆️ levels of prolactin & corticosterone, & damaged the ovaries histopathologically."
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
Mad In America (@mad_in_america) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Antidepressants in Dementia Patients Increase Risk of Death and Fractures A large-scale study reveals that antidepressant use is linked to faster cognitive decline in dementia patients, raising concerns about their widespread use. By Richard Sears madinamerica.com/2025/03/antide…

Dr Joanna Moncrieff (@joannamoncrieff) 's Twitter Profile Photo

'The median duration of antidepressant use in the United States was approximately 5 years (260 weeks), while the median trial duration was 8 weeks (IQR: 6-12 weeks)'. Hence, we lack evidence that long-term use of antidepressants is safe or effective medrxiv.org/content/10.110…

HHS.gov (@hhsgov) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We proudly welcome Dr. Marty Makary as U.S. FDA Commissioner and Dr. Jay Bhattacharya as NIH Director. Their impeccable credentials and dedication to gold-standard science make them uniquely qualified to lead these agencies and ensure its priorities are aligned with this

We proudly welcome Dr. Marty Makary as <a href="/US_FDA/">U.S. FDA</a> Commissioner and Dr. Jay Bhattacharya as <a href="/NIH/">NIH</a> Director. Their impeccable credentials and dedication to gold-standard science make them uniquely qualified to lead these agencies and ensure its priorities are aligned with this
Derek Blumke (@derekblumke) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I'm constantly asked, "if we aren't prescribing drugs, what other option is there." There are many. And this is one we need to be exploring. Join tonight at 8 PM EST to learn more!!!

Dr Joanna Moncrieff (@joannamoncrieff) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This analysis is often used to claim efficacy of antidepressants. It showed a 2 point difference betw drug and placebo (not clinically relevant, likely an artefact of unblinding). The headline results were based on categorical data that inflates effects pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC69…

Derek Blumke (@derekblumke) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Yesterday I shared a letter w Tim Jensen that 20 members of Congress signed, attacking Secretary Kennedy for calling for investigations and research into harms caused by overprescribing. Today Grunt Style Foundation issued this press release. Enough bs. Michelle Mercier prnewswire.com/news-releases/…

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Join now to hear about our events in DC next week to raise attention about overprescribing and safer prescribing practices for veterans!

Dr. Martin Makary (@drmakaryfda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We need to have eyes on new drugs and devices as soon as they hit the market. And with big data, we should never miss a big safety issue — much less wait 20 years to see it.

Dr. Roger McFillin (@drmcfillin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Honored to be a member of this panel. An opportunity to be authentically transparent- research backed information women on SSRI’s have not received. This is about informed consent and medical freedom

Rav Arora (@ravarora1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Wow, this is really good. Long overdue discussion on SSRI side effects, particularly in pregnant women. Adam Urato, MD been on this issue for years, did a podcast on this a couple years ago

Derek Blumke (@derekblumke) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This story is about Shannon McDaniel shannon mcdaniel & Brian & Kim Brumfield's President Elect Brandon families, who lost their sons Hunter & Connor. This story is about everyone who lost a loved one to a prescription and the need for real informed consent Veterans Affairs Doug Collins

Jan Jekielek (@janjekielek) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨Veteran Derek Blumke warns that prescribing veterans psychiatric drugs are leading to more suicides. He says the VA is not informing patients of medication risks or monitoring them properly. "When you read these entire transcripts, which I've done, the entire debate for these

Jan Jekielek (@janjekielek) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Every day that goes by is another day that another veteran has been prescribed one of these medications with a conversation of, 'Hey, how about we try this?' and not having any discussion whatsoever of the potential catastrophic effects." Derek Blumke theepochtimes.com/epochtv/is-ove…