risk of major malformation

Venlafaxine and Duloxetine: Pooled Analysis Shows No Increase in Risk of Malformations

Women face difficult choices when deciding whether or not to continue psychiatric medications during pregnancy. This choice can be especially difficult for women taking newer medications which lack adequate reproductive safety data. While we have [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2015-11-03T13:37:33-04:00November 3rd, 2015|Antidepressants, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications, Risk of Malformations|Comments Off

More on Topiramate (Topamax) and Risk of Oral Clefts

Earlier this year we reported on a possible association between first trimester exposure to topiramate (Topamax) and increased risk of cleft lip and palate. In a recent study published by the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, researches drew upon data from two birth defect databases to further delineate the risks associated with topiramate exposure.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2015-08-12T12:17:18-04:00August 13th, 2012|Anti-Epileptic Drugs, Mood Stabilizers, Pregnancy & Medications, Risk of Malformations|Comments Off