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FDA Alert for Antiepileptic Drugs (Also Used for Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Neuropathic Pain, etc.)
The FDA has analyzed reports of suicidal behavior or ideation from placebo-controlled clinical studies of eleven drugs used to treat epilepsy, psychiatric disorders, and a number of other conditions such as fibromyalgia, Migraines, and neuropathic pain. What they found was that patients receiving these drugs had approximately twice the risk of suicidal behavior or ideation (0.43%) compared to patients receiving a placebo (0.22%). The increased risk of suicidal behavior and suicidal ideation...
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Expert & Community Posts
A message for members who are feeling that they cannot cope
By Merely Me , Health Expert...an internet site such as this. While we can offer information and support we cannot provide... Read more »
Depression Connection Question of the Week!
By Merely Me , Health ExpertIt's that time again! What shall we discuss today? Since so many of our questions are about... Read more »
Do Antidepressants Cause Suicide?
By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert...way.The FDA, in 2002 and 2004, issued warnings about suicidal ideations in children who take... Read more »
Chantix, Psychiatric Risks and the FDA
By Kimberly Tyler , Health Expert...warning and precautions section in its prescribing information for doctors, caregivers and... Read more »
"Black Box" Warnings
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert...potentially deadly one. While the idea of sending information to the doctors that describes the... Read more »
Health Guide
Migraine Preventives: Some To Carry New Suidicality Warning
...added to the labels of such medications. The prescribing instructions for Topamax already includes information about suicidal behavior, and a spokesperson for Ortho-McNeil, the manufacturer of... Read more »Risk of Suicidal Thoughts Linked to Anticonvulsant Medications
...drugs and anticipates that the class labeling changes will be applied broadly. The FDA offers the information for patients taking these medications and their family members and caregivers:... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Complications
...thinking about killing themselves. This is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment.[For more information on suicide, see In-Depth Report #8: Depression.]Alcoholism and Other Forms of... Read more »Depression Treatment
...receive adequate treatment. Most patients are treated by their family doctor, who may not have sufficient information or training on dosages or specific drugs that would be best suited for... Read more »Depression Medications, Antidepressants, Suicide Risk
...depression should not stop taking antidepressants without first talking to their doctors. [For more information on antidepressant treatment guidelines during pregnancy, see Depression in Women in... Read more »Images
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