Depakote Linked to Increased Risk of Death for Patients with Poststroke Epilepsy: Study
Depakote use is associated with a 40% increased risk of death among poststroke patients who develop epilepsy, according to the findings of a new study.
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Side Effects of Tegretol, Topamax, Other Enzyme Inducing Antiseizure Drugs Linked To Heart Disease Risk: Study
A new study links the use of some epilepsy drugs, like Tegretol and Topamax, to a risk of heart disease which may increase the longer patients use the drugs.
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Generic Dilantin Recall Issued Due To Overdosing, Underdosing Risk
Two lots of generic Dilantin are being recalled due to problems with re-suspension after shaking, which could result in under-dosing or overdosing, especially in children.
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Xarelto, Eliquis and Pradaxa Bleeding Risks Increase When Taken With Some Drugs: Study
Researchers from Taiwan have found that the bleeding risks of Xarelto, Pradaxa and Eliquis may be increased when they are used at the same time as certain other drugs, such…
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Dilantin Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Risk May Have Genetic Link: Study
Severe skin reactions to the epilepsy drug Dilantin may have a genetic link, according to the findings of a new study out of Taiwan.
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Use of Medications During Pregnancy Increasing: Report
An increasing number of women are taking prescription drugs during pregnancy, according to new research, despite limited information about the potential risk of birth defects for the child.
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Generic Dilantin Lawsuit Filed Over Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Reaction
A Georgia man has filed a Stevens-Johnson Syndrome lawsuit over generic Dilantin, alleging that he developed the painful and debilitating skin reaction after taking the medication for treatment of a…
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Dilantin SJS Lawsuits
Side effects of Dilantin, an antiseizure medication used to treat epilepsy, have been linked to reports of rare and potentially fatal skin reactions. Users may be entitled to compensation through…
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Dilantin Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Lawsuit Filed by Three People
A Stevens-Johnson syndrome lawsuit has been filed in Illinois against the makers of the epilepsy drug Dilantin, by two people who developed the debilitating skin reaction after taking the drug,…
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Side Effects of Dilantin, Tegretol, Other Epilepsy Drugs Linked to Fracture Risk
Epilepsy drugs like Dilantin and Tegretol may be linked to an increased risk of fractures in older patients, according to the findings of a new study.
