Management of epilepsy in pregnancy: a report from the International League Against Epilepsy
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Pharmacologic interventions play a major role in obstetrical care throughout pregnancy,
labor and delivery and the postpartum. Traditionally, obstetrical providers have utilized …

Importance During pregnancy in women with epilepsy, lower blood concentrations of
antiseizure medications can have adverse clinical consequences. Objective To characterize …

Importance There is limited information on infant drug exposure via breastfeeding by
mothers who are receiving antiepileptic drug therapy. Objective To provide direct, objective …

It is challenging to balance the fetal risks associated with the use of antiepileptic drugs
(AEDs) against maternal and fetal risks of seizure worsening, and therefore it is very …

Management of seizures often involves continuous medication use throughout a patient's
life, including when a patient is pregnant. The physiological changes during pregnancy can …

Pregnancy-related physiological changes can alter the absorption, distribution, metabolism
and excretion of medicines which may affect the safety and efficacy of the medicines …

Sex and gender differences in epilepsy are important influencing factors in epilepsy care. In
epilepsy, the hormonal differences between the sexes are important as they impact specific …

During pregnancy, various physiological changes occur that can alter the pharmacokinetics
of antiepileptic drugs, such as lamotrigine (LTG). Anticipating the change in LTG dose …

Optimal dose management of psychotropic drugs during the perinatal period reduces the
risk for recurrence of mood episodes in women with Bipolar Disorder. Physiological changes …