This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: AIIMS 2019, Subject name: Pediatrics
About Juvenile Myoclonic epilepsy, all are true EXCEPT: 
Select and explain. 
A. Valproate is contraindicated, B. Lamotrigine can be given, C. Phenytoin is not the preferred drug, D. Polygenic inheritance
A: Valproate is contraindicated
Answer: A: Valproate is contraindicated 
Explanation: Juvenile Myoclonic epilepsy: also known as Janz syndrome Seen in adoloscent age group Typically presents with myoclonic jerks causing patient to drop objects GTCS, clonic seizures and juvenile absences can also be seen Attacks are more prominent during early morning Drug of choice: Valproate; Lamotrigine can also be used