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Prenatal Exposure to Valproic Acid: ADHD and Other Deficits in Cognitive Functioning

Previous studies have shown that children exposed to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) during pregnancy may be at increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders.  In a recent population-based cohort study from Denmark, researchers examined the prevalence of [...]

By |2025-06-26T09:07:45-04:00January 11th, 2019|Anti-Epileptic Drugs, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Pregnancy & Medications|Comments Off on Prenatal Exposure to Valproic Acid: ADHD and Other Deficits in Cognitive Functioning
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Valproic Acid and Pregnancy: FDA Issues Warning

There have been multiple recent reports indicating that the use of valproate during pregnancy may be associated with lower IQ, cognitive problems, and developmental delays in exposed children.  This has prompted the FDA to issue a warning regarding the use of valproate-containing drugs, including Depakote and Depakene, during pregnancy:

By |2015-08-06T09:43:35-04:00May 21st, 2013|Anti-Epileptic Drugs, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications, Risk of Malformations|Comments Off on Valproic Acid and Pregnancy: FDA Issues Warning
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