A common antiseizure drug used to treat epilepsy, migraines and bipolar disorder does not appear to increase the risk of autism for kids exposed to it in the womb, a new study says.
“Our findings provide needed clarity on the possible neurodevelopmental impacts of this commonly used drug,” lead researcher Dr. Sonia Hernández-Díaz, a professor of epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, said in a news release.Researchers also noted that while topiramate appears safe for a baby's developing brains, it remains linked to an increased risk of
For the study, researchers analyzed data on nearly 4.3 million pregnant women and their children collected between 2000 and 2020 across two major U.S. health care databases.were compared with kids who'd never been exposed to any antiseizure medication in the womb. Kids exposed to lamotrigine and valproate served as control groups.compared to the general population, so seizure control remains important.dications developed autism.
About 6% of kids exposed to topiramate and 4% of kids exposed to lamotrigine developed autism. However, any additional risk from theSOURCE: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, news release, March 20, 2024Browse our medical image collection to see examples of MRI brain scans, PET scans, and other imaging techniques used to diagnose and treat brain disordersLearn about epilepsy stages, symptoms and treatment for this disorder of the brain's electrical system.
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