Valproate sodium is a commonly used anti-seizure medication prescribed by physicians. Results of a few epidemiologic studies have revealed that children born to mothers who take valproate sodium or related products (valproic acid and divalproex sodium) during pregnancy have a higher risk of lower cognitive test scores (IQ and other tests) compared to children exposed to other anti-seizure medications during pregnancy. This was announced recently by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to the public. Cognitive tests are assessments of the cognitive capabilities of humans...
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