Antiepileptic drugs not linked to suicide among those with bipolar disorder

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Antiepileptic drugs not linked to suicide among those with bipolar disorder

Despite government warnings about an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions while taking antiepileptic drugs, these medications do not appear to be associated with increased risk of suicide attempts in individuals with bipolar disorder, and may have a possible protective effect, according to a new report.

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Antiepileptic drugs not linked to suicide among those with bipolar disorder

sciencedaily.com — “Despite government warnings about an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions while taking antiepileptic drugs, these medications do not appear to be associated with increased risk of suicide attempts in individuals with bipolar disorder, and may have a possible protective effect, according to a new report.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com