An analysis of prescription and clinical claims data suggests that the use of certain anticonvulsant medications may be associated with an increased risk of suicide, attempted suicide or violent death ...

Anti-seizure medications, which are also called anticonvulsants or anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs), are medications used to prevent seizures for people who have epilepsy. All AEDs are available only by ...

New research suggests that an investigational neurological treatment derived from cannabis may alter the blood levels of commonly used antiepileptic drugs. New research published in Epilepsia, a ...

Use of anticonvulsant medications to treat pediatric patients with various psychiatric conditions appears to be rising dramatically, new research suggests. A study to assess national trends showed ...

Three anticonvulsant drugs used in benzodiazepine-refractory convulsive status epilepticus have been shown to have very similar levels of efficacy. Use of levetiracetam, fosphenytoin, and valproate ...

The utilization pattern of anticonvulsants after a change in preferred-formulary coverage resulted in health plan savings of $0.16 per member per month. Anticonvulsant medications are commonly used ...

New Orleans -- Epilepsy and its treatment have proven to impair cognitive and behavioral functions. The impact on the former by epilepsy associated seizures, brain damage, and use of anticonvulsant ...

July 3 (UPI) --Anticonvulsant drugs that are commonly prescribed to treat back pain are not effective and might be harmful, according to a new study. Researchers led by the University of Sydney ...

Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) form an essential component in the management of epilepsy; however, their long‐term use has been associated with alterations in thyroid function. These medications may ...

Nerve pain refers to painful sensations around the nerves. Various treatment options are available, including anticonvulsants, certain antidepressants, mild opioids, and some topical treatments.

These drugs are generally given during the agitated state of mania or depression, and some are also used specifically to treat bipolar depression (for example, Caplyta, Latuda, Seroquel, Symbyax, or ...