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Management of epilepsy during pregnancy: an update

Author(s) -

Sima Patel,

Page B. Pennell

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

therapeutic advances in neurological disorders

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.684

H-Index - 50

eISSN - 1756-2864

pISSN - 1756-2856

DOI - 10.1177/1756285615623934

Subject(s) - medicine , epilepsy , pregnancy , intensive care medicine , in utero , pediatrics , fetus , obstetrics , psychiatry , genetics , biology

The clinical management of women with epilepsy on antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) during pregnancy presents unique challenges. The goal of treatment is optimal seizure control with minimal in utero fetal exposure to AEDs in an effort to reduce the risk of structural and neurodevelopmental teratogenic effects. This paper reviews the following key issues pertaining to women with epilepsy during pregnancy: AED pharmacokinetics; clinical management of AEDs; seizure frequency; major congenital malformation; neurodevelopmental outcomes; perinatal complications; and breast feeding.

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