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OCTOBER 19, 2018

Just the Right Dose: Pregnancy Changes Antiepileptic Drug Clearance

By PPN News Staff

During pregnancy, the numerous physiologic changes a woman’s body undergoes can alter the way medications are metabolized, the rate at which they are cleared, and their overall effectiveness. Many women continue taking antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) during pregnancy, but although many studies address their safety, it has not been clear whether the drugs’ effectiveness may be altered by pregnancy.