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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. Anticonvulsant - Wikipedia

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    Data from studies conducted on women taking antiepileptic drugs for non-epileptic reasons, including depression and bipolar disorder, show that if high doses of the drugs are taken during the first trimester of pregnancy then there is the potential of an increased risk of congenital malformations.

  4. Drugs in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Medications during pregnancy must be carefully considered. 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 ...

  5. Phenobarbital - Wikipedia

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    It is pregnancy category D in Australia, meaning that it may cause harm when taken during pregnancy. [6] [12] If used during breastfeeding it may result in drowsiness in the baby. [13] Phenobarbital works by increasing the activity of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA. [6] Phenobarbital was discovered in 1912 and is the oldest still commonly ...

  6. Ethosuximide - Wikipedia

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    Common side effects include loss of appetite, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and feeling tired. [4] Serious side effects include suicidal thoughts, low blood cell levels, and lupus erythematosus. [4] [5] It is unclear if it has adverse effects on the fetus during pregnancy. [4] Ethosuximide is in the succinimide family of medications. Its mechanism ...

  7. Primidone - Wikipedia

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    Severe side effects may include suicide and psychosis. [8] [7] Use during pregnancy may result in harm to the fetus. [9] Primidone is an anticonvulsant of the barbiturate class; [7] however, its long-term effect in raising the seizure threshold is likely due to its active metabolite, phenobarbital. [10]

  8. Oxcarbazepine - Wikipedia

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    Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, double vision and trouble with walking. [3] Serious side effects may include anaphylaxis, liver problems, pancreatitis, suicide ideation, and an abnormal heart beat. [3] [6] While use during pregnancy may harm the baby, use may be less risky than having a seizure.

  9. Lacosamide - Wikipedia

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    Lacosamide was generally well tolerated in adult patients with partial-onset seizures. [8] The side-effects most commonly leading to discontinuation were dizziness, ataxia, diplopia (double vision), nystagmus, nausea, vertigo and drowsiness. These adverse reactions were observed in at least 10% of patients. [2]

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