Fetal Valproate Syndrome / Disease

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Fetal Valproate Syndrome

Synonyms of Fetal Valproate Syndrome

Dalpro, Fetal Effects From
Depakene, Fetal Effects From
Depakote, Fetal Effects From
Depakote Sprinkle, Fetal Effects From
Divalproex, Fetal Effects From
Epival, Fetal Effects From
Fetal Anti-Convulsive Syndrome
Myproic Acid, Fetal Effects From
Valproic Acid, Fetal Effects From

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Fetal Valproate Syndrome is a rare congenital disorder caused by exposure of the fetus to valproic acid (dalpro, depakene, depakote, depakote sprinkle, divalproex, epival, myproic acid) during the first three months of pregnancy. Valproic acid is an anticonvulsant drug used to control certain types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. A small percentage of pregnant women who take this medication can have a child with Fetal Valproate Syndrome. The exact prevalence of this condition remains to be established. Symptoms of this disorder may include spina bifida, distinctive facial features, and other musculoskeletal abnormalities.

Organizations related to Fetal Valproate Syndrome

International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Attn. Els De Clercq
Brussels None B1000
Phone #: --
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.ifglobal.org
National Fetal AntiConvulsant Syndrome Association
P.O. Box 7416
Annan Intl DG12 5ET
Phone #: 01 -461- 206 870
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.facsline.org
Organization For Anti-Convulsant Syndrome
PO Box 772
Preston Intl PR3 6WW
Phone #: 012-53 - 790000
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.oacs-uk.co.uk/
Spina Bifida Association of America
4590 MacArthur Boulevard NW
Washington DC 20007-4226
Phone #: 202-944-3285
800 #: 800-621-3141
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.sbaa.org
Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada
#977-167 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba None R3B 0V3
Phone #: 204--92-5-3650
800 #: 800--56-5-9488
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.sbhac.ca

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