What is the DOC for epilepsy for a pregnant woman?
Phenobarbital or Carbamazepine??
its phenobarbital...carba is teratogenic..can lead 2 spina bifida etc
no DoC. use whatever keeps her sizure free. it's benefit vs risk. i think u try n avoid valproate. just make sure she's on high dose folate and i remember something about being extra-vigilant with fetal anomaly scans.
its phenobarbital anything else contraindicated