18th August 2020

A 26-year-old woman attends her GP

A 26-year-old woman attends her GP. She has had epilepsy since she was a teenager and describes a history of generalised tonic-clonic seizures. She is currently taking sodium valproate to control her seizures and has not had a seizure for over six months. She has made this appointment as she would like to start trying for a baby with her partner and is aware that her current medication is dangerous in pregnancy, therefore, she would like to know what the best alternative would be.

For the case above, please select the SINGLE most appropriate drug to prescribe. Select ONE option from the list above.