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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 4 month pregnant lady on treatment with valproate regularly asked for your advice regarding taking the drug during pregnancy. What is the best course of action
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The correct answer is  K.D Tripathy essentials of medical pharmacology 7th edition . *Valproate used during pregnancy produced spina bifida and other neural tube defects in off spring:should be avoided *Incidence of minor foetal malformation repoed with carbamazepine *