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Drugs of choice for myoclonic epilepsy in pregnancy is:

A
Carbamazepine
B
Sodium valproate
C
Phenobarbitone
D
Phenytoin
High-Yield Explanation
Among the given options only sodium valproate can be used for myoclonic seizures. Carbamazepine and phenytoin can worsen these seizures whereas phenobarbitone is not effective. However, these days preferred drug is lorazepam. REF: HARRISONS 20TH ED.

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