A. No additional precautions need to be taken

B. Take folic acid along with the treatment

C. Additional barrier methods should be used for contraception

D. Once pregnant all anti-epileptic drugs should be withheld

E. Iron tablets are to be taken

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The correct answer is C. Parietal lobe

• There is an increased risk of teratogenicity associated with the use of anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs). Therefore, additional barrier methods are suggested for women in child bearing age in order to prevent pregnancy.

Why not B?

• Folic acid 5mg daily is taken prior to pregnancy in epilepsy.

Why D?

• Anti-epileptic drugs are continued throughout pregnancy unless indicated otherwise. Once and unplanned pregnancy takes place, it is too late to change medication. However, in a planned pregnancy, sodium valproate is replaced by lamotrigine.

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