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.
Tag Archives: Lamictal
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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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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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Lamictal Side Effects Cause Teen To Suffer Severe Skin Injury
A teenager prescribed Lamictal off-label suffered Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and was hospitalized for two weeks due to the drug's side effects.
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Commonly Used Drugs Linked To Four Serious Adverse Side Effects: ISMP Report
A number of drugs, including Abilify, Lipitor and Zoloft, were linked to several uncommon, potentially deadly drug side effects in 2017, according to a new report.
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Lamictal Side Effects May Cause Serious Immune System Reactions: FDA
The FDA warns that Lamictal side effects may cause potentially deadly immune system reactions and has added new label warnings to the drug.
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Prenatal Depakote Exposure Linked to Long-Term School Problems: Study
A new study warns that exposure to Depakote in the womb could lead to poorer school performance for children later in life.
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Study Identifies Additional Epilepsy Drug Pregnancy Risks
Preterm birth, low birth weight and unusually small heads should be added to the list of birth defect concerns linked to Depakote and other epilepsy drugs, researchers warn.
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Epilepsy Drug Side Effects Linked to Developmental Delays
A new study's findings suggest that all antiseizure drugs, not just Depakote, could put children at risk of developmental delays when it is taken by pregnant women.
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Depakote Delays Cognitive Development Following Pregnancy Use: Study
Additional research has been published that links potential side effects of Depakote to cognitive developmental delays among children who were exposed to the anti-epilepsy drug during pregnancy.
