Table 3

Risk of induced abortion per number of AEDs

AEDs (n)nEvents%Crude ORAdjusted OR*
0128 29417 42313.611
147911023.01.90 (CI 1.53 to 2.34)1.55 (CI 1.24 to 1.93)
>1621829.02.60 (CI 1.50 to 4.50)2.08 (CI 1.19 to 3.64)
  • *Adjusted for maternal age, drugs belonging to X and D Food and Drug Administration pregnancy categories, antipsychotics, lithium and antidepressants.

  • AEDs, antiepileptic drugs.