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Using the antiseizure medication valproic acid (Depakote) in the first trimester of pregnancy significantly increased the risk of six types of birth defect, European researchers found.

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medpagetoday.com — “Using the antiseizure medication valproic acid (Depakote) in the first trimester of pregnancy significantly increased the risk of six types of birth defect, European researchers found.View full resource at medpagetoday.com

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