An epileptic woman controlled by phenytoin therapy
conceives. Which of the following measures is most
appropriate:
A. Medical termination of pregnancy
B. Withdraw phenytoin therapy
C. Gradually reduce phenytoin dose to the lowest
effective level
D. Substitute phenytoin with a combination of
carbamazepine and sodium valproate
conceives. Which of the following measures is most
appropriate:
A. Medical termination of pregnancy
B. Withdraw phenytoin therapy
C. Gradually reduce phenytoin dose to the lowest
effective level
D. Substitute phenytoin with a combination of
carbamazepine and sodium valproate