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Valproate exposure during pregnancy can affect child’s IQ

Women of childbearing age are advised to avoid valproate as a first choice drug for the treatment of epilepsy.

Date: 15 April 2009

Source: Doctor’s Guide

Article title: Valproate Exposure During Pregnancy Can Impair Child's Cognitive Development

Summary:
Three year olds whose mothers took valproate during pregnancy had average IQs 6 to 9 points lower than children exposed to three other anti-epileptic drugs.

Link: http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/NewsPrint/852571020057CCF68525759900785955




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