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• Both Epilepsy and Anti-Seizure Drugs Increase Osteoporosis Risk, Study Warns

  June 15, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that epilepsy drugs, as well as epilepsy itself, can increase the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures.

• Depakote Linked to Increased Risk of Death for Patients with Poststroke Epilepsy: Study

  December 17, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  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.

• Side Effects of Tegretol, Topamax, Other Enzyme Inducing Antiseizure Drugs Linked To Heart Disease Risk: Study

  October 13, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links the use of some epilepsy drugs, like Tegretol and Topamax, to a risk of heart disease which may increase the longer patients use the drugs.

• Epilepsy Drugs May Not Be Needed After Babies Suffering Seizures Leave Hospital: Study

  June 2, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  A new study suggests infants who were hospitalized for seizures after birth should be taken off antiseizure medications after they leave a hospital setting.

• Lamictal Side Effects Linked To Heart Rhythm Problems In Cardiovascular Disease Patients, FDA Warns

  April 1, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  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.

• Tegretol, Prednisone, Other Drugs May Interfere With Elderly Thyroid Test Results, Researchers Warn

  March 23, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that a wide array of drugs could interfere with the results of thyroid tests.

• Side Effects of Tegretol, Lamictal May Increase Risk Of Skin Cancer: Study

  February 7, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links the use of Tegretol and Lamictal to an increased risk of skin cancer.

• CDC Highlights Risks of Birth Defects, Folic Acid Benefits

  January 7, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  This month is National Birth Defects Month and health officials are urging women to take folic acid to prevent malformations.

• Study Identifies Additional Epilepsy Drug Pregnancy Risks

  September 27, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  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.

• Neurologists Often Unaware of Epilepsy Drug Side Effects: Study

  August 27, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Many U.S. neurologists are unaware of birth defects and other health risks associated with epilepsy drugs such as Depakote and Tegretol.