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American Academy of Neurology: Epilepsy Drug Taken by Dad Not Associated With Disorders in Baby
August 20, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:

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Epilepsy drug taken by dad not associated with disorders in baby

Use of the antiseizure drug valproate by fathers before conception is not associated with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in their children, according to a new study published August 19, 2026, in Neurology(R), an offi . . .

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