Fetal antipsychotic exposure in a changing landscape: seeing the future

Br J Psychiatry. 2013 May;202(5):321-3. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.112.117556.

Abstract

Pregnant women and their fetuses are increasingly likely to be exposed to antipsychotics. However, safety data remain limited. This editorial suggests that, in future, well-designed observational pharmaco-epidemiology is our best chance of illuminating risk for exposed populations and of informing decision-making for women and clinicians.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Drug-Induced / etiology
  • Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Cohort Effect
  • Developmental Disabilities / chemically induced
  • Female
  • Forecasting
  • Humans
  • Maternal Exposure
  • Medication Adherence
  • Mental Disorders / drug therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / drug therapy
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / chemically induced*
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents