FDA Issues Warning Against Use of Bipolar Disorder Drug During Pregnancy | POSTPARTUM PROGRESS
Today the FDAissued a warning for the drugs valproate sodium, valproic acid and divalproex sodium(sold under the brand names Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakene and Depacon). They state that pregnant women should only use valproate if it is essential to manage their medical condition.They state that valproate has an increased risk of causing neural tube defects …
