Epilepsy Talk

Death, Depression and AEDs

“Suicide Risk from 11 Anti-Epilepsy Drugs,” headlines blared across the country.

But we’re still here.

Was it sensationalism by the journalists, irresponsibility by the pharmaceutical industry or laxness of the FDA?

The answer is none of the above. And, by the way, they forgot to include antidepressants.

At best, I’d call it a misunderstanding.  At worst, I’d call it manipulation.