Epilepsy Drugs Get Suicide Warning

EPILEPSY NEWSLETTER
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Week of December 21

In This Issue:
> Brain-Boosting Drugs: Ethical or Egotistical?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Pf0NedAu0BaK0BanK0Eq
> The Diet That Helps Control Seizures
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Pf0NedAu0BaK0BanL0Er
> Did I Have a Seizure?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Pf0NedAu0BaK0BanM0Es

Today's Top Story: Epilepsy Drugs Get Suicide Warning
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Pf0NedAu0BaK0BanN0Et
The FDA will require makers of epilepsy drugs to warn consumers about
the increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Also See:
> Risk Factors of Epilepsy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Pf0NedAu0BaK0BanO0Eu
> Brain Implant Stops Seizures
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Pf0NedAu0BaK0BanP0Ev

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Brain-Boosting Drugs: Ethical or Egotistical?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Pf0NedAu0BaK0BanK0Eq
Experts share their opinions on a controversial topic: Should
otherwise healthy people use brain-boosting drugs?

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EDITOR'S PICKS

The Diet That Helps Control Seizures
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Pf0NedAu0BaK0BanL0Er
The ketogenic diet has been used mostly in children with
difficult-to-control, generalized epilepsies. It can be as successful
as medications in controlling these types of seizures.
Also See:
> Types of Seizures
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Pf0NedAu0BaK0BanT0Ez
> Head Injuries and Seizures
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Pf0NedAu0BaK0BanU0E1
> How to Find Joy During the Holidays
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Pf0NedAu0BaK0BanV0E2
> The Fast, Safe Way to Lose Weight
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Pf0NedAu0BaK0BanW0E3
> The Stress-Management Diet
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Pf0NedAu0BaK0BanX0E4

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MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Epilepsy Support Group message board:
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Pf0NedAu0BaK0Bang0EK

Did I Have a Seizure?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4Pf0NedAu0BaK0BanM0Es
This member recently collapsed in a store and was told by her doctor
she had a seizure. All tests except the EEG were normal. She's now
taking Keppra but would like to know whether the medication is
necessary. Read the post and join in the discussion.

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