Topiramate (Topamax) in Pregnancy May Affect Fetal Growth
This is a paper I missed from 2014, but I think this study adds some important information to the review we posted on topiramate a few weeks ago. The post Topiramate (Topamax) in Pregnancy May Affect...
View ArticleYou Asked: Gabapentin (Neurontin) and Pregnancy
While gabapentin (Neurontin) is now used in a wide variety of clinical settings — for epilepsy, pain management, restless leg syndrome, anxiety, and sleep disturbance – there is relatively little...
View ArticleTopiramate and Pregnancy: More on Risk of Major Malformations
Topiramate (TPM, marketed as Topamax) is an antiepileptic drug which is also used for migraine prophylaxis, weight loss, and, less commonly, as a mood stabilizer. Over the last few years we have seen...
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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...
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Essential Reads: Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) and Pregnancy
Given limited data on the reproductive safety of oxcarbazepine, we would recommend using alternate medications during pregnancy, when possible. The post Essential Reads: Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) and...
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