FDA orders suicidal action warning on epilepsy drugs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Makers of epilepsy drugs must add a warning that the medicines carry a risk of suicidal thoughts or actions, U.S. health officials said on Tuesday.
“The risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior was generally consistent among the eleven drugs analyzed and was observed in patients who were treated for epilepsy, psychiatric disorders, and other conditions,” the Food and Drug Administration said in a statement on its website.
Epilepsy drugs include Pfizer Inc’s Lyrica and Neurontin, GlaxoSmithKline PLC’s Lamictal and Johnson & Johnson’s Topamax.
(Reporting by Lisa Richwine; editing by Maureen Bavdek)
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Neurontin is an effective drug for treating seizures linked with epilepsy for adults and also for children who are at least 12 years of age. It is also used against nerve pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia and also against nerve pains caused by herpes zoster. An anti-epileptic medication, Neurontin works by affecting the chemicals and nerves
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