Mhra To Look Into Cases Of Unsafe Epilepsy Drug Being Given To Pregnant Women Health
Sodium valproate is a drug used to treat epilepsy and is also used in some people with bipolar disorder or migraines. However, it has been associated with an increased risk of genetic abnormalities and developmental problems if taken by pregnant women. Some unborn babies continue to be exposed to the drug: the latest data reveal that 247 women were exposed to pregnancies between April 2018 and September 2021. According to the Drugs and Health Products Regulatory Authority (MHRA), exposure to the drug during pregnancy has declined in recent years, with a report from the valproate registry revealing that the number of pregnant women on prescription sodium valproate has decreased....