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Death, Depression and AEDs

November 13, 2025
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“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.

July 9, 2024
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They’re necessary, but not necessarily nice.

And every med has its own side-effects.

Just as different people experience different difficulties.

But here‘s the low-down on some possible side-effects.

June 25, 2023
3 Comments

“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 anti-depressants.

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

March 10, 2023
4 Comments

They’re necessary, but not necessarily nice. And every med has its own side-effects. Just as different people experience different difficulties.

Here‘s the low-down on the possible side-effects of your drugs and the secrets they may hold.

Some might sound painfully familiar…