Abstract
Question: Some of my pregnant patients are afraid to take their antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy because of the known risk of malformations and the neurodevelopmental problems associated with valproic acid. Are there similar concerns with carbamazepine? Answer: Similar to valproic acid, carbamazepine increases the risk of neural tube defects; however, it does not increase the risk of other malformations. Carbamazepine is also not associated with an increased risk of developmental delay.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 163-164 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Canadian Family Physician |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - Feb 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |