Twice the risk of suicide when taking antiepileptics
The Carlat Psychiatry Report, Volume 6, Number 3, March 2008
https://www.thecarlatreport.com/newsletter-issue/tcprv6n3/
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Kevin Hill, MD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned healthcare professionals that patients taking antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) have twice the risk of suicidal behavior or ideation compared with those taking placebo.
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Kevin Hill, MD
Director, Substance Abuse Consultation Service, Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, McLean Hospital, and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Dr. Hill has disclosed that he has no relevant relationships or financial interests in any commercial company pertaining to this educational activity.