articleJournal of Neurology Neurosurgery & PsychiatrySep 12, 2005BRONZE OA

Malformation risks of antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: a prospective study from the UK Epilepsy and Pregnancy Register

University of Ulster · Royal Victoria Hospital · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Objective

To assess the relative risk of major congenital malformation (MCM) from in utero exposure to antiepileptic drug (AEDs).

Methods

Prospective data collected by the UK Epilepsy and Pregnancy Register were analysed. The presence of MCMs recorded within the first three months of life was the main outcome measure.

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Keywords
  • Lamotrigine
  • Carbamazepine
  • Epilepsy
  • Medicine
  • Pregnancy
  • Odds ratio
  • Prospective cohort study
  • Confidence interval
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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