Accutane - the truth that had to be told
In 2001 Hoffmann-La Roche's drug Accutane was selling in its billions worldwide as a treatment for ... read full description
In 2001 Hoffmann-La Roche's drug Accutane was selling in its billions worldwide as a treatment for ... read full description
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Jan 22, 2012
Christine
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This book was a quick read and extremely interesting. I was unaware how the pharmaceutical companies market their drugs, and run their businesses. It was an eye opener for me as I occasionally do some consulting work in the health sector.
I have to admit that I was extremely disheartened reading about the tactics the pharmaceutical company used against the author. It made me sick that they would care more about dollars than lives. I'm glad that the author still chose to speak out abo More...
I have to admit that I was extremely disheartened reading about the tactics the pharmaceutical company used against the author. It made me sick that they would care more about dollars than lives. I'm glad that the author still chose to speak out abo More...
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Jan 24, 2012
Diana
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I'm intrigued by your personal story. It's a compelling tale that reads like quality literary fiction, but it's true.
Wasn't there a book called `Listening to Prozac' that sold millions, and blew the whole SSRI thing wide open? I'm just a lay person, so know nothing but I do know this is too important to be ignored.
This is shocking but confirms what we, the public already suspect: That medication is all about money, and nobody actually cares about side effects like depression or eve More...
Wasn't there a book called `Listening to Prozac' that sold millions, and blew the whole SSRI thing wide open? I'm just a lay person, so know nothing but I do know this is too important to be ignored.
This is shocking but confirms what we, the public already suspect: That medication is all about money, and nobody actually cares about side effects like depression or eve More...
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Jan 26, 2012
Becca
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I just won this on First Reads! I am looking forward to reading it.
This was a really interesting book. It wasn't what I was expecting though. I was expecting much more about the research Dr. Bremner did and perhaps more science. He did talk a lot about the depositions and how terrible those were and how it was all long and drawn out. The book also went into a lot of what Dr. Bremner was going through in his personal life while the legal matters involving Accutane were going on. T More...
This was a really interesting book. It wasn't what I was expecting though. I was expecting much more about the research Dr. Bremner did and perhaps more science. He did talk a lot about the depositions and how terrible those were and how it was all long and drawn out. The book also went into a lot of what Dr. Bremner was going through in his personal life while the legal matters involving Accutane were going on. T More...
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Jan 22, 2012
Marilyn
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This non-fiction book reads as well as a good novel and delivers a very important message. I am glad I read this book because my daughter was prescribed Accutane when it was the 'silver-bullet' for acne. I now feel blessed she refused to swallow just one pill. I am a volunteer arbitrator and indexer of geneology records for LDS, and the Author included his story in researching and finding records for his birth Mother. His book included interesting information about LDS and the sheer volume of re
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Jan 20, 2012
Renee
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** The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg by Doug Bremner was provided to me free-of-charge by the author through a GoodReads, FirstReads Giveaway. **
The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg chronicles the author's experience of the fallout of his research findings concerning the link between Hoffman-La Roche's drug Accutane (used primarily for acne treatment) and changes in brain function which are linked to depression and/or suicidal ideation or actions in those taking the drug. The author sta More...
The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg chronicles the author's experience of the fallout of his research findings concerning the link between Hoffman-La Roche's drug Accutane (used primarily for acne treatment) and changes in brain function which are linked to depression and/or suicidal ideation or actions in those taking the drug. The author sta More...
Jan 12, 2012
Michelle
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I received a copy of this book for free through the Goodreads First Read program.
This book surprised me. I excepted a very clinical account of medical research and lawsuits, and that's not really what this book is about. It does detail the author's experiences with these things but it doesn't get bogged down in technicalities. I really felt the heart of the story though was the author's personal story about himself and his family that happened to occur around the same time. The story i More...
This book surprised me. I excepted a very clinical account of medical research and lawsuits, and that's not really what this book is about. It does detail the author's experiences with these things but it doesn't get bogged down in technicalities. I really felt the heart of the story though was the author's personal story about himself and his family that happened to occur around the same time. The story i More...
Jan 21, 2012
Barbara
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I received this book for free, as a "First Read" giveaway, and though the summary seemed promising, it failed to live up to its potential. The author attempted to weave two stories together - his involvement in disclosing the relationship between Accutane and depression, and his quest to uncover his mother's past.
Dr. Bremner is a psychiatrist, college professor, and research scientist. He became involved in the Accutane legal battles through a somewhat random sequence of ev More...
Dr. Bremner is a psychiatrist, college professor, and research scientist. He became involved in the Accutane legal battles through a somewhat random sequence of ev More...
Jan 30, 2012
Jeffrey
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I received this book for free in a Goodreads First Reads Giveaway
Doug Bremner worked as an expert witness for plaintiffs in lawsuits against pharmaceutical-giant Roche over the anti-acne medication Accutane. During that time, Roche and its attorneys went to great length to try and sway or discredit him, not only with legitimate criticisms, but with spurious accusations. Meanwhile, Bremner was also coming to terms with his mother's death. She had died while he was very young and Bremn More...
Doug Bremner worked as an expert witness for plaintiffs in lawsuits against pharmaceutical-giant Roche over the anti-acne medication Accutane. During that time, Roche and its attorneys went to great length to try and sway or discredit him, not only with legitimate criticisms, but with spurious accusations. Meanwhile, Bremner was also coming to terms with his mother's death. She had died while he was very young and Bremn More...
Feb 13, 2012
Des
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Dr. Bremner is an entertaining writer even when the topic is as serious as a drug with potentially deadly side effects. He shares with his readers a part of his life before, during and after he undertook a neuroscientific research study that demonstrated brain changes in teenagers when comparing their brain scans before and after they were prescribed Accutane. His unique insight into the drug industry is riveting. He includes accounts of meeting patients and/or their families who noticed potenti
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Feb 07, 2012
Linda
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Accutane was a drug that was prescribed for the treatment of severe acne. There were, however, a significant number of teens that committed suicide while on the drug, including the son of Senator Bart Stupak. The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg looks at the attitude of drug company, Hoffman-La Roche, and their cover-up of the side effects of Accutane. The author, Doug Bremner, was asked to research the possible link between Accutane and suicides and was also involved in presenting his findings
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Jan 16, 2012
Fred
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This review is based on a copy of the book supplied by the author through the Goodreads.com First Reader Program
Yes this was about a legal and moral fight with a major drug manufacturer but the story hinted at things that weren't fully explored and there was another story arc about the author trying to find out about his Mom which moved you away from the main story.
It was interesting what lengths a company would go to to harrass someone who could effect their bottom line. More...
Yes this was about a legal and moral fight with a major drug manufacturer but the story hinted at things that weren't fully explored and there was another story arc about the author trying to find out about his Mom which moved you away from the main story.
It was interesting what lengths a company would go to to harrass someone who could effect their bottom line. More...
Jan 07, 2012
Matt
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It is a very important tale stunningly well told. It also explains some of the motivations of at least this one whistleblower beyond maybe the fame of standing up for the truth to a longstanding burning anger from his childhood as to how maybe the most important truth in his world at the time was witheld from him and even distorted.
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Jan 17, 2012
Dolores
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This book really held my interest. I read it in one day, front to back. I couldn't put it down. The story is interesting, but also adds a side story that is just as interesting. I've told everyone I know to check this one out. It's a great read!
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Jan 16, 2012
Trish
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This book hits close to home. I took Accutane when I was in my twentys, before I had kids. I am thankful that I had no ill effects and my kids were later (years later) born with no defects. Makes you think before you act.
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Jan 09, 2012
Won from GoodReads and recieved today. I have to finish a book before starting this one but I do look forward to reading it.
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