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Seizure Medications and Pregnancy: Risks of Birth Defects and Drug Interactions

Seizure Medications and Pregnancy: Risks of Birth Defects and Drug Interactions
Posted by: Alan Burity Vitulo in: Health and Medicine
16 Jan | 11:18 AM | 9

Certain seizure medications carry serious risks during pregnancy, including birth defects and developmental issues. Learn which drugs are safest, how they interact with birth control, and what steps to take before conceiving.

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