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Magnesium Sulfate for Seizure Prevention During Pregnancy
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Magnesium sulfate is effective in reducing the risk of seizures in women who have severe preeclampsia.Reference 1 It also prevents repeat seizures in women who have eclampsia.Reference 1
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: November 5, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Reference William Gilbert, MD - Maternal and Fetal Medicine |
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