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MediumNeurologyPrimary generalised epilepsy in womenau-racpau-amc

A 28-year-old woman presents with a first generalised tonic-clonic seizure. CT brain and routine blood tests are normal. EEG shows generalised spike-and-wave activity suggestive of primary generalised epilepsy. According to Australian epilepsy management principles, which medication is preferred as first-line in a woman of childbearing potential?

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