Patient's question:
Hello doctor! My wife was originally a mild epilepsy patient, and we only planned to have a child because her condition was well-controlled. However, she had an epilepsy seizure during her pregnancy. I would like to consult about the effects of antiepileptic drugs on the child.Doctor's answer:
If a woman has a seizure during early pregnancy, it is recommended to terminate the early pregnancy to prevent serious adverse reactions in the fetus caused by various oral medications or intravenous drugs passing through the placenta. The main side effects of antiepileptic drugs include liver and kidney damage, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, peptic ulcers, hematological diseases, and inflammation of the nervous or mental systems. For the child's health, it is recommended to terminate the early pregnancy.