CDC Warns About Overdose Deaths Linked to Gabapentin Abuse
The CDC warns that Gabapentin, an epilepsy drug, is being linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths nationwide.
Tag Archives: Epilepsy Drug
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Children Face Risk of Autism, Intellectual Disabilities After Exposure to Depakote, Topamax During Pregnancy
A new study links the use of Depakote and Topamax during pregnancy with an increased risk of children being born with autism and intellectual disabilities.
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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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Antibiotics, Anticonvulsants and NSAIDs Among Most Common Causes For Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Study
A new study identifies antibiotics, anticonvulsants as NSAIDs as the drugs most commonly linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome skin reactions.
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Public Citizen Calls For Investigation Into Ethics of Federal Epilepsy Study on Prolonged Seizures
Public Citizen is calling for investigations into an epilepsy seizure trial which it says put patients at risk due to a lack of including proper standards of care.
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Epilepsy Drugs May Not Be Needed After Babies Suffering Seizures Leave Hospital: Study
A new study suggests infants who were hospitalized for seizures after birth should be taken off antiseizure medications after they leave a hospital setting.
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Lamictal Side Effects Linked To Heart Rhythm Problems In Cardiovascular Disease Patients, FDA Warns
The FDA is warning the side effects of Lamictal and potentially other antiseizure medications could increase the risk of heart rhythm problems in patients with heart disease.
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Depakote Use During Pregnancy Linked To Elevated Autism, ADHD Risks: Study
A new study indicates Depakote use during the first trimester is linked to an increased risk of autism and ADHD, while the side effects of other leading epilepsy drugs are…
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Depakine Side Effects Lead France To File Manslaughter Charges Against Sanofi
French authorities are pursuing a manslaughter investigation against Sanofi, following the deaths of four infants who died of birth defects linked to the epilepsy drug, Depakine.