A Review on Epilepsy and Planned Pregnancy in Patients with Epilepsy

Authors : Burak BAYRAK, Büşra YÜKSEL, Yücel KADIOĞLU

Pages : 33-37

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Publication Date : 2023-01-17

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :The number of patients with epilepsy varies regionally around the world, but it is one of the most common neurological diseases. The treatment and diagnosis of epilepsy is a complex condition. The term \`resolved\` is used in the treatment of epilepsy. When theepilepsy is resolved, it means that the person no longer has epilepsy, but it does not guarantee that it will not return. When the disease reaches certain ages, it can improvewithout treatment. In patients with epilepsy, pregnancy is possible, but the treatment to be applied in terms of maternal and child health should be chosen correctly. If reliable drugs are chosen in terms of teratogenicity in the treatment of epilepsy in pregnancy and pregnancy is planned, patients can become mothers with confidence. In this review, information about epilepsy disease, historical prevalence of the disease and drugs that are safe to use in patients with epilepsy are given.
Keywords : Antiepileptic drugs, epilepsy, pregnancy