The Kindling Hypothesis: Is It Relevant in Psychiatry?
The Carlat Psychiatry Report, Volume 6, Number 2, February 2008
https://www.thecarlatreport.com/newsletter-issue/tcprv6n2/
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Daniel Carlat, MD
Over the past couple of decades, psychiatry has adopted a number of anticonvulsants that effectively treat psychiatric conditions. The “kindling hypothesis” has provided a rationale for their increasing use, but what is the evidence behind this theory, and is it actually applicable for psychiatric practice?
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Daniel Carlat, MD
Editor-in-Chief, Publisher, The Carlat Report.
Dr. Carlat has disclosed that he has no relevant relationships or financial interests in any commercial company pertaining to this educational activity.