Table 2.
Rates of counselling surrounding teratogenicity & contraception
| Valproate (n=67) | Carbamazepine (n=35) | Lamotrigine (n=57) | Topiramate (n=13) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence of pre-treatment teratogenic counselling % (n) |
22 (15) |
40 (14) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
| Documentation of discussion of contraceptive issues % (n) |
13 (10) |
17 (6) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
| Number of pregnancies | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |