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Researchers from Emory University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of seizure

Published in Drug Law Weekly, July 29th, 2008

In this recent report, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To characterize the magnitude and course of alterations in total and free lamotrigine (LTG) clearance (Cl) during pregnancy and the postpartum period, to assess the impact of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) on seizure frequency, to determine the ratio to individual target LTG concentration that is associated with increased seizure risk, and to evaluate maternal postpartum toxicity. A cohort of women were enrolled before conception or during pregnancy in this prospective, observational study."

"Visits occurred every 1 to 3 months with review of seizure and medication diaries, examination, and...

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