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MHRA 📅 05 Sep 2024 ⏱ 1 min read

Valproate use in men: as a precaution, men and their partners should use effective contraception

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A retrospective observational study has indicated a possible association between valproate use by men around the time of conception and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in their children. Inform male p… This content is

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