23rd December 2021

A 18 year old girl with epilepsy visits her neurologist. She feels that her seizure control is not well managed

A 18 year old girl with epilepsy visits her neurologist. She feels that her seizure control is not well managed with her current medication of lamotrigine and asks whether a different medication could be better for her. She has heard that sodium valproate could help but has heard it is associated with some risks. Which of the following should be included in counselling of a woman with epilepsy taking sodium valproate?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.