32.2 Makena, Pharmaceutical Corruption, and Misinformation w/ Adam Urato, MD, OB/GYN

Hope you enjoy this 2nd installment of a series on medication risk during pregnancy (and more) with Dr. Adam Urato, aka THE HAPPY WARRIOR.  Dr. Urato is making his grand visual debut with Renegade Psych, though we discussed similar topics in our previous audio-only interview available on spotify and apple.  In part 1, we discussed medication exposures during pregnancy, and more specifically, the data and research behind the risks of SSRIs, aka 'antidepressants,' during pregnancy.  Here in Part 2, we discuss his role in getting Makena taken off the market though it took 20 years to do so as the company made profit on the drug despite a negative benefit:risk ratio.  We also talk about pharmaceutical corruption and their playbook, as well as the role of misinformation and the recent lack of debate around these topics, a formula rife for a propagandized flow of information.  Dr. Urato's catchphrase is that CHEMICALS HAVE CONSEQUENCES (and medications are chemicals).  Hope you enjoy and follow up for Part 3 of this conversation.  If you're passionate about what we do here at Renegade Psych, we're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support our work, you can! Or not... I'll continue putting out content as long as my other jobs pay the bills.  Other things you can do: liking, commenting, and sharing our posts also go a long way! https://patreon.com/RenegadePsych. Thanks for listening to the audio podcast... You should check out our posted video podcast on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaZ1bds1MGMM4tSbY7ISqug) as there are graphics overlaying the video to make it all more interactive and educational.  For more social media content, check us out on all social media platforms @RenegadePsych. If you have any comments, questions or challenges to the information we've presented here, if you'd like to be a guest to the show, or if you have general comments, questions, or suggestions, email us at [email protected] and follow the link https://renegade-psych.podcastpage.io/  to our website for source material, transcripts, and additional links for my guests. If you feel passionate about our message and what we're trying to do, and you'd like to donate, you can also follow the link in the show notes to our website. Disclaimer, this podcast is for informational purposes only. The information provided in this podcast and related materials are meant only to educate.  This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. While I am a medical doctor and many of my guests have extensive medical training and experience, nothing stated in this podcast nor materials related to this podcast, including recommended websites, texts, graphics, images, or any other materials should be treated as a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice, diagnosis or treatment. All listeners should consult with a medical professional, licensed mental health provider or other healthcare provider if seeking medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment