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.
Tag Archives: Epilepsy Drug
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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.
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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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Birth Defect Risks from Epilepsy Drug Were Downplayed By Sanofi, French Prosecutors Say
French prosecutors are charging the makers of Depakote with fraud and unintentional injuries, saying Sanofi failed to adequately warn patients and the medical community about the risk of birth defects…
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Side Effects of Tegretol, Lamictal May Increase Risk Of Skin Cancer: Study
A new study links the use of Tegretol and Lamictal to an increased risk of skin cancer.
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Neurontin Linked To Increased Risk of Suicide, Overdoses and Accidents: Study
Neurontin and similar drugs are linked to an increased risk of suicide, overdose and violent behavior, according to the findings of a new study.
