Posted by Maximus on October 3, 2004, at 14:31:50
In reply to Ok now I'm confused and freaking out !!!, posted by linkadge on October 3, 2004, at 12:22:20
However this article is related almost exclusively to the development of the brain during the pregnancy.
"[...] Because depression of synaptic neurotransmission is the common denominator in the action of AEDs, we investigated whether common AEDs may cause apoptotic neurodegeneration in the developing brain and what the underlying pathogenetic mechanisms are. [...]"They seem to be a pure poison for the offspring. But what about us, adults? Are we safe? Where did i miss something?
Although Lithium is not an AED, it is clearly the most trusted neuroprotective and neurogenesis promoter.
poster:Maximus
thread:398524
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20041002/msgs/398558.html