New toolkit informs of the risks of taking valproate during pregnancy
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a new toolkit to ensure female patients are better informed about the risks of taking valproate medicines during pregnancy. Valproate is a treatment for epilepsy and bipolar disorder and is prescribed to thousands of women. It is associated with a risk of birth defects and developmental disorders in children born to women who take valproate during pregnancy.
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