Apparent dose-dependent levetiracetam-induced de novo major depression with suicidal behavior☆☆☆
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Levetiracetam (LEV) is a novel antiepileptic drug (AED) approved for the adjunctive treatment of generalized and partial seizures. LEV has no clinically significant drug interactions and has limited adverse effects. The psychiatric adverse effects of LEV include de novo psychosis, affective disorder, and aggression. LEV-induced suicidal behavior has been reported infrequently with a past history of affective disorders. The authors report an apparent dose/concentration-dependent LEV-induced de novo major depression with near fatal suicide attempt in a patient without prior history of affective disorder. Psychiatric evaluation with emphasis on historic/current affective disorders, impulsive-aggressive behaviors, and assessment of risk factors for suicidal behaviors is indicated in treating patients with epilepsy with LEV. Clinicians should consider therapeutic drug monitoring to optimize therapeutic LEV treatment.
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