Study Shows Some Anti-Seizure Meds Raise Suicide Risk
But experts note that many taking them already face higher risk for suicide. Some anticonvulsants used to treat epilepsy and other conditions may increase the risk of suicide, attempted suicide or violent death, a new study finds.
While these drugs are used primarily to control epileptic seizures, they are also approved treatments for other conditions, such as bipolar disorder, mania, migraine and chronic nerve pain.
"Anticonvulsant medications have important therapeutic benefits, but they also have associated risks that both provider and patient need to remain aware of," said study author Dr....
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