Food and Drug Administration) recently announced changes in the Pregnancy category for valproate
This is called the background risk
Valproic acid is a medication that has been used to control seizures in the treatment of epilepsy, and to treat bipolar disorder and migraines
• Women of Childbearing Potential; weigh Depakote benefits of use during pregnancy against risk to the fetus (5
There have long been concerns regarding the use of the anticonvulsant valproate (Depakote) during pregnancy
Depakote has a boxed warning about this risk
A woman was taking valproic acid 250 mg twice daily during pregnancy and postpartum
However, quetiapine is less likely to cause hyperprolactinemia than other similar medications
This medicine is an anticonvulsant that works in the brain tissue to stop seizures
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Depakote has a boxed warning about this risk
May increase to 1000 mg/day divided twice daily (or ER once daily) Bipolar Disorder
Mania: Initial dose is 750 mg daily, increasing as rapidly as possible to achieve therapeutic response or desired plasma level ()
It’s a good idea to contact one of the registries if you have epilepsy and are pregnant
This drug should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling)
This means that there is a risk to the baby, but the benefits may outweigh the risk for some women
These symptoms are sometimes referred to as withdrawal