Live updates: Lindsay Clancy murder trial; Patrick Clancy testifies
During the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, her ex-husband Patrick Clancy testified about the various psychiatric medications she was prescribed in late 2022. He described her deteriorating mental health and the challenges of finding effective treatment for her insomnia and anxiety.
Why it matters
The testimony provides insight into the intersection of mental health, pharmaceutical treatment, and criminal responsibility in a high-profile legal case.
Link Copied! Patrick Clancy outlines some medication his ex-wife was prescribed beginning in 2022 By Andi Babineau Patrick Clancy discussed numerous medications his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy was prescribed during h is cross-examination Wednesday afternoon.
One doctor prescribed Lindsay Clancy Zoloft and “it seemed to align with her insomnia symptoms,” her ex-husband testified, describing the insomnia as “a huge problem.”
Lindsay Clancy also saw a couple of nurse practitioners from a practice recommended by Patrick Clancy’s mother, he said. Lindsay Clancy was prescribed Seroquel and a benzodiazepine, Ativan, by one of them, he said.
“She was affected very negatively and she’s reporting that she was getting worse on the Seroquel,” Patrick Clancy said.
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