A Nordic study led by Aarhus University Hospital finds that high-dose folic acid before pregnancy cuts birth defect risk by 45% in women on antiseizure drugs. Starting supplementation after conception shows no benefit.
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Early folic acid supplementation may halve the risk of birth defects in women using antiseizure medication

45% risk reduction
22 Per 1,000 Pregnancies cases prevented
86% subgroup risk reduction