Foetal epilepsy drug danger shown

The risk posed to unborn children by powerful epilepsy drugs could be easier to avoid following an 11-year study. While the four most common drugs are all linked with a higher chance of birth defects, researchers believe they have pinpointed the safest. The 3,900 patient study, published in Lancet Neurology, could help doctors work out whether to switch drugs or cut doses. The Epilepsy Society said avoiding seizures in pregnancy was a priority. The link between epilepsy...