Epilepsy Treatment Is A Possible Culprit For Development Of Schizophrenia

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Epilepsy Treatment Is A Possible Culprit For Development Of Schizophrenia

Researchers say antiepilectic drug treatments administered when the brain is developing appear to trigger schizophrenia-like behavior in animal models. In humans, having a history of seizures in

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feeds.sciencedaily.com — “Researchers say antiepilectic drug treatments administered when the brain is developing appear to trigger schizophrenia-like behavior in animal models. In humans, having a history of seizures in infancy is a significant risk factor for development of schizophrenia later in life, but it is not known whether the elevated risk is due to seizures themselves, or from side effects antiepileptic drug treatment.” View full resource at feeds.sciencedaily.com