Retrospective studies report a 2- to 3-fold increase in adverse pregnancy outcomes for women on antiepileptic drugs.
27 Dec 2015 The clinical management of women with epilepsy on antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) during pregnancy presents unique challenges. The goal of treatment is optimal seizure In addition, we searched bibliographies of review articles, original articles, established guidelines and book chapters on this topic. Go to:
In recent studies, major malformations have been reported in between 6-9% of newborns exposed to maternal antiepileptics, a two- to three- fold greater risk than in unexposed children.11–14 Specific patterns occur, with valproate exposure associated with neu- ral tube and skeletal defects, car- bamazepine with neural
19 Dec 2012 Pharmacokinetics. The pharmacologic treatment of epilepsy is seldom more challenging than during pregnancy. Treatment involves drug exposure to at those guidelines. References. Adab N, Kini U, Vinten J, Ayres J, Baker G, Clayton-Smith J, Coyle H,. Fryer A, Gorry J, Gregg J, Mawer G, Nicolaides P,
Objective: To assess the relative risk of major congenital malformation (MCM) from in utero exposure to antiepileptic drug (AEDs). Methods: Prospective data collected by the UK Epilepsy and Pregnancy Register were analysed. The presence of MCMs recorded within the first three months of life was the main outcome
Topiramate and levetiracetam may be effective in idiopathic generalised epilepsy while carbamazepine, tiagabine, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin and gabapentin may worsen some seizure types, especially myoclonic and absence seizures.
What are the risks of congenital malformations in the fetus of pregnant women with epilepsy (WWE) exposed and not exposed to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)?. WWE who are planning their pregnancy should have a clinician competent in the management of epilepsy take responsibility for sharing decisions around choice and

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