Weigh Special Considerations for Antiseizure Med Use in Women
July 2020
You'll need to navigate concerns with antiepileptics (carbamazepine, topiramate, etc) for women of childbearing age.
Consider the indication and potential for pregnancy...then help balance antiepileptic efficacy and risks.
Keep in mind, these meds are often also used for migraine, mood disorders, fibromyalgia, etc...not only for seizures.
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