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  2. Epilepsy and pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Monthly monitoring of anti-seizure medication (ASM) levels is important for minimizing the possibility of seizures during pregnancy. Pregnancy can increase ASM clearance, and the extent of clearance changes will vary from patient to patient, so frequent monitoring and adjustment of medication dosages can help maintain optimal seizure control ...

  3. Drugs in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Many types of drugs, medications, and even nutritional supplements can affect fetal development or cause complications. For over-the-counter and prescription medications, healthcare professionals can help weigh the potential risks and benefits of taking medication while pregnant and if it is needed.

  4. Valproate - Wikipedia

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    Valproate is known to cause serious abnormalities or birth defects in the unborn child if taken during pregnancy, [7] [8] and is contra-indicated for women of childbearing age unless the drug is essential to their medical condition and the person is also prescribed a contraceptive.

  5. Epilepsy - Wikipedia

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    Epilepsy cannot usually be cured, but medication can control seizures effectively in about 70% of cases. [7] Of those with generalized seizures, more than 80% can be well controlled with medications while this is true in only 50% of people with focal seizures. [ 5 ]

  6. Baby Has $5 Million Surgery to Remove Left Side of Brain at ...

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    Andalusia had a normal pregnancy, only noticing that Caper would move in her stomach at odd times. ... Most people find seizure freedom on one or two medications, and Caper does have a very severe ...

  7. Oxcarbazepine - Wikipedia

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    Oxcarbazepine, sold under the brand name Trileptal among others, is a medication used to treat epilepsy. [3] [5] For epilepsy it is used for both focal seizures and generalized seizures. [6] It has been used both alone and as add-on therapy in people with bipolar disorder who have had no success with other treatments. [7] [5] It is taken by ...

  8. Understanding Your Medicare Coverage If You Have Epilepsy - AOL

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    Medicare coverage for epilepsy includes covering testing and treatment. We explain Medicare eligibility, coverage, and more for people with epilepsy.

  9. Fetal hydantoin syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Dilantin is the brand name of the drug phenytoin sodium in the United States, commonly used in the treatment of epilepsy. It may also be called congenital hydantoin syndrome, [1] fetal hydantoin syndrome, dilantin embryopathy, or phenytoin embryopathy. Association with EPHX1 has been suggested. [2]