The risk for a diagnosis of epilepsy is more than two times greater for those with depression, although incidence is low, ...

A team of WashU Medicine researchers has discovered a promising new use for Prozac, which is the brand name of the antidepressant fluoxetine, in the treatment of children with rare forms of epilepsy.

Depression has been tied to a two-fold increased risk offor epilepsy and a suboptimal response to initial therapy, underscoring the need for closer monitoring and integrated care.