prenatal exposure to anticonvulsants

Prenatal Valproic Acid Exposure and Poor School Performance in Older Children

There have long been concerns regarding the use of the anticonvulsant valproate (Depakote) during pregnancy. First trimester use of valproate has been associated with a 3-5% risk of neural tube defects, as well as [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2018-09-10T12:34:23-04:00April 17th, 2018|Antiepileptic Drugs|0 Comments

Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) and Pregnancy: Do We Have Enough Information?

Last week in clinical rounds we discussed a case of a woman with bipolar disorder who was planning a pregnancy. She had a long history of illness, experiencing primarily depressive episodes since her early [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2017-06-07T17:18:12-04:00June 7th, 2017|Antiepileptic Drugs, Bipolar Disorder, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|0 Comments