birth defects

An Australian public affairs TV program is currently looking at the issue of sodium valproate and birth defect risks. We're really hoping to speak to people in Australia who believe their children have been affected by this drug - and also pregnant women who are currently taking it. We'd also...

There is a study conducted in Denmark making the news today claiming that "newer generation" AEDs pose no greater risk of major birth defects. The study was published in JAMA: http://jama.ama-assn.org/content/305/19/1996 Unfortunately, I can't see the full article and nowhere in the abstract...

Was reading the news & found this article on topomax. http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2008/07/22/epilepsy-birthdefects.html

OK, so I had my first epileptologist appointment today and he is the first person to tell me about the relationship between epilepsy meds during pregnancy and birth defects. Now, I'm only 21 (my name is Jamie, btw.) I'm not planning on having a child for another decade or so. But I sure do want...

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=80910 Epilepsy Drug Linked to Low IQ Children Whose Moms Took Valproate During Pregnancy More Likely to Have Lower IQs By Charlene Laino WebMD Medical News Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD May 3, 2007 (Boston) -- Women of childbearing...

Sodium valproate is the chemical name for Epilim/Depakote: Action over epilepsy drug 'could rival thalidomide'

Newer Epilepsy Drug Cuts Risk of Birth Defects - Forbes.com