Weigh considerations for anticonvulsant in women of childbearing age

As a preofessional pharmacist, you will need to navigate risks when antiepileptics are started in women of childbearing age. Keep in mind, these medications are often used for migraine, mood disorders, fibromyalgia, etc, NOT only seizures.       Weigh teratogenic risk . Generally, feel comfortable if lamotrigine ( Lamictal ) or levetira…