Association of Prenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Medication With Risk of Autism and Intellectual Disability

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Authors

Marte‐Helene Bjørk · University of Bergen

Helga Zoëga · University of Iceland

Maarit K. Leinonen · Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare

Jacqueline M. Cohen · Norwegian Institute of Public Health

Julie Werenberg Dreier · Aarhus University

Kari Furu · Norwegian Institute of Public Health

Nils Erik Gilhus

Abstract

In this cohort study, prenatal exposure to topiramate, valproate, and several duotherapies were associated with increased risks of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Topics & Keywords

Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies Pregnancy and Medication Impact Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Neurology

Volume 79, Issue 7, pp. 672-672

DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2022.1269

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