Valproate is not safe to treat pregnant women with migraine headaches, according to a new warning from the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). There is a potential for reduced IQ in the offspring of women who take the drug while pregnant. Valproate is found in...
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Valproate Exposure In Utero Decreases Childrens’ IQ Scores
Valproate exposure decreases average IQs in children exposed to the drug in utero. Although Antiepileptic Drug (AEDs) use during pregnancy is known to cause congenital malformations, little research has been done on the effect they have on intelligence. A recent study...