Effects of fetal antiepileptic drug exposure

2012132 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Kimford J. Meador · Emory University

Gus A. Baker · University of Liverpool

N. Andrew Browning · St Mary's Hospital

Morris J. Cohen · Augusta University

Rebecca Bromley · University of Liverpool

Jill Clayton‐Smith · St Mary's Hospital

Laura A. Kalayjian ·

Abstract

Adverse cognitive effects of fetal valproate exposure persist to 4.5 years and are related to performances at earlier ages. Verbal abilities may be impaired by commonly used AEDs. Additional research is needed.

Topics & Keywords

Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies Epilepsy research and treatment Pregnancy and Medication Impact

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neurology

Volume 78, Issue 16, pp. 1207-1214

DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0b013e318250d824

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 26.83