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NHS warns pregnant or planning women on sodium valproate to contact GP immediately due to serious birth defect and liver risks.
The NHS has issued an urgent alert urging women of childbearing age and those who are pregnant or planning pregnancy to contact their GP immediately if they are taking sodium valproate, a medication used for epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and migraines.
The warning highlights serious risks, including birth defects and liver damage, associated with the drug during pregnancy.
Patients are advised to consult their healthcare provider to review treatment options and consider alternatives, but should not stop taking the medication without medical guidance.
The alert applies specifically to those on sodium valproate, with no broader changes to prescribing recommended.
El NHS advierte a las mujeres embarazadas o que planean tomar valproato de sodio que se pongan en contacto con su médico de cabecera de inmediato debido a graves defectos congénitos y riesgos hepáticos.