Epilepsy: Risk of suicidal behavior with antiepileptic drugs.
Antiepileptic drugs (AeDs) are receiving increasing attention for a possible association with suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Several recent studies examining this association, however, have yielded inconsistent findings, particularly in terms of the risk of suicidal behavior conferred by specific AeDs. In patients with epilepsy, heightened suicide risk is also attributable to comorbid psychiatric conditions.
Department of Neuroscience, Mental Health and Sensory Functions, Suicide Prevention Center, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via di Grottarossa 1035, Rome, Italy. maurizio.pompili@uniroma1.it
Maurizio
M
Pompili
Ross J
RJ
Baldessarini
D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015897:Comorbidity; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D059020:Suicidal Ideation
D000927:Anticonvulsants