A 28-year-old woman with known epilepsy on Sodium Valproate is planning pregnancy. According to Australian epilepsy and pregnancy guidance, what is th...

Question

A 28-year-old woman with known epilepsy on Sodium Valproate is planning pregnancy. According to Australian epilepsy and pregnancy guidance, what is the most appropriate management regarding her antiepileptic drug?

Accepted Answer

Switch from Valproate to a safer alternative such as Lamotrigine before conception if possible

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Continue Valproate at the same dose without change

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Stop antiepileptic drugs completely before pregnancy

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Delay pregnancy until age 35

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Increase Valproate dose to ensure seizure freedom

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Epilepsy and pregnancy

A 28-year-old woman with known epilepsy on Sodium Valproate is planning pregnancy. According to Australian epilepsy and pregnancy guidance, what is the most appropriate management regarding her antiepileptic drug?