Teratogenic Risk of Anticonvulsants in Psychiatric Practice
We aimed to survey the use of valproate, carbamazepine, lamotrigine and topiramate for psychiatric indications in women of child bearing age in NHS Lanarkshire to determine whether or not counselling by psychiatrists regarding teratogenic risk prior to treatment commencement occurred. We also sought to determine if contraceptive issues had been discussed by the prescribing psychiatrist.
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Aims
We aimed to survey the use of valproate, carbamazepine, lamotrigine and topiramate for psychiatric indications in women of child bearing age in NHS Lanarkshire to determine whether or not counselling by psychiatrists regarding teratogenic risk prior to treatment commencement occurred. We also sought to determine if contraceptive issues had been discussed by the prescribing psychiatrist.