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FDA warns of birth defects with valproate sodium, valproic acid, and divalproex sodium - MPR

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The FDA has notified healthcare professionals and patients about the increased risk of neural tube defects and other major birth defects (eg, craniofacial defects and cardiovascular malformations) in babies exposed to valproate sodium and related products (valproic acid and divalproex sodium) during pregnancy.

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