Drug-related suicidal events in children and teenagers: Age-stratified insights from FAERS

Key Points

• Drug-related suicidal events are notably higher in adolescents than in younger children, supporting targeted monitoring.
• The analysis highlighted multiple drug classes associated with increased suicide risk, emphasizing crucial prescribing practices.
• Observational analysis of adverse event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) provided essential insights.
• These findings underscore the need for heightened awareness and preventive measures in pediatric prescribing practices.