[TMIC] re gabapitin and Lyrica

[Gerry Surette]

It is still snowing in Monteal; I hate it and the official winter in not 
even here yet. In the Montreal gazette this morning there was a brief write 
up as foll...@washington- Makers of epilepsy drugs must add a warning that 
the medicines carry a risk of suicidal thoughts or actions, U>S> health 
officials said yesterday. The companies also must develop a patient-friendly 
guide explaning risks. the food and drug administration said. Analysis of 
199 clinical trials of 11 anti-epileptic drugs found twice the risk of 
sudicidal behavior or thoughts with drugs compared to a placebo, the fda 
said. Epilepsy drugs include Pfizer Inc's Lyrica and Neurontin, 
(Gabapentin), GlaxoSmithKline Plc's lamictal and Johnson &Johnson's topamax. 
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maybe it is just me but as we with TM often say I feel great for the shape I 
am in. With our health issuses I have no time for negative thoughts or 
actions. Every day is a challenge. I don't look forward to the ever varying 
symtoms of Tm. I just accept them and make the best of it. This is why this 
sight for TMer.s is so Important. the support we receive and give to me is a 
support line  I can not live without Yours thoughts and comments would be 
appreciated: Gerry never alone in Montreal.