Drugs for epilepsy have teratogenic risks

More subtle effects of exposure to anticonvulsants in utero are increasingly recognised, frequently by developmental paediatricians and clinical geneticists. 2 3 The experience with newer anticonvulsants is limited. 4 Failure to appreciate the risk of neurological impairment to the fetus by clinicia...

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Published in:BMJ 1999-05, Vol.318 (7193), p.1289-1289
Main Authors: Rosser, Elisabeth M, Wilson, Louise C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anticonvulsants
Anticonvulsants - adverse effects
Epilepsy
Epilepsy - drug therapy
Fetuses
Humans
Letters
Pregnancy
Risk Factors
Teratogens
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Summary:More subtle effects of exposure to anticonvulsants in utero are increasingly recognised, frequently by developmental paediatricians and clinical geneticists. 2 3 The experience with newer anticonvulsants is limited. 4 Failure to appreciate the risk of neurological impairment to the fetus by clinicians prescribing anticonvulsants and providing preconceptional advice can mislead parents.
ISSN:0959-8138
1468-5833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.318.7193.1289a