Question

A 30-year-old epileptic patient on sodium valproate is planning pregnancy. Which advice is correct according to current guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Switch to carbamazepine or lamotrigine pre-conception if possible

Answer

Continue sodium valproate at the same dose

Answer

Discontinue all antiepileptics abruptly

Answer

Valproate is safe in pregnancy

Answer

No pregnancy is possible while on antiepileptics

Practice question

A 30-year-old epileptic patient on sodium valproate is planning pregnancy. Which advice is correct according to current guidelines?