People taking medications during pregnancy on the risk of epilepsy is higher for women to give birth to a child suffering from autism. This conclusion was made by scientists from the Norwegian Haukeland University.
Researchers from Norway have found that by the age of 3 years old children whose mothers took during pregnancy medications for epilepsy 4 times more likely to exhibit symptoms characteristic of autism than others their age. These children risk of autism increased by 6%. These findings indicate the need to continue to carefully examine the impact of anti-epileptic drugs on the health of children in the womb.
Previously, other scientists have already come to the conclusion that some medications, such as valproate sodium, increase the risk of birth of children with birth defects. Others medications for epilepsy may delay the point at which children begin to walk. Despite these data, experts urge expectant mothers suffering from seizures, in any case not to abandon the medication without consulting your doctor.
They emphasize that in pharmacology there is hardly any drugs which would not have adverse effects. The use of a particular drug during pregnancy should occur only by the decision of the doctor, who can soberly assess the pros and cons of taking the drug from abandoning him. What to epilepsy, the medication without the disease can cause serious harm to the health of the mother and unborn child. (READ MORE)
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