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Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology· 2026Q1

Drug safety and pregnancy: more evidence or changing mindset?

Alain Braillon

Short summary

An editorial argues for improved evidence-based prescribing of antiseizure medications during pregnancy, highlighting a potential shift from solely relying on existing data to a more proactive approach.

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Key points

  • An editorial advocates for enhanced evidence-based prescribing of antiseizure medications in pregnancy.
  • The author expresses surprise at the call for improved evidence, implying current practices may be suboptimal.
  • The piece suggests a potential need for a change in mindset regarding medication use during pregnancy.
  • The discussion is framed within the context of evidence-based medicine.

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Abstract

Despite being an advocate of evidence-based medicine, I was struck by the publication of an editorial calling for improved evidence-based antiseizure medication prescribing during pregnancy [1].Fir...

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Field: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

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