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Effects of exposure to antiepileptic drugs during development

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A population-based study of babies who were exposed to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in utero revealed impairment of fine motor and social skills as early as 6 months of age. Such neurocognitive changes were independent of breastfeeding status at 18 months, suggesting that breastfeeding can be recommended in women receiving AEDs.

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Vajda, F. Effects of exposure to antiepileptic drugs during development. Nat Rev Neurol 10, 11–12 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrneurol.2013.254

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