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Essential Reads: Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children with Prenatal Exposure to Antiepileptic Drugs

While much data focuses on the risk of prenatal exposure to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) and the risk of congenital malformations, there is a growing body of literature to indicate that  that exposure to certain antiepileptic drugs, most notably valproic acid (VPA, Depakote)  during critical periods of development may be associated with long-lasting neurodevelopmental deficits across… Read More »