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Is carbamazepine safe to take during pregnancy?

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: QUESTION: Some of my pregnant patients are afraid to take their antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy because of the known risk of malformations and the neurodevelopmental problems associated with valproic acid. Are there similar concerns with carbamazepine? ANSWER: Similar to valproic acid, carbamazepine increases the risk of neural tube defects; however, it does not increase the risk of other malformations. Carbamazepine is also not associated with an increased risk of developmental delay.

Source: PubMed Central

Authors: Jeremy Matlow, Gideon Koren

Language: English

Topic: Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1901747299

FWCI: 2.071

Cites: 15

Cited by: 28

Related to: 10