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What began as a personal journey became my family's journey. Sodium valproate became the red flag that prompted a wider exploration of medicine safety. Through evidence, education and lived experience, Darkside of Medicine encourages people to ask questions, understand risk and make informed decisions.

Knowledge Hub

understanding medicine safety

Medicine Safety

medicines for epilepsy
teratogen pregnancy prevention plan

Teratogens

girls with fetal valproate spectrum disorder

Resources

Insights and Perspectives

insights on medicine safety and its many challenges
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understanding teratogens, congenital abnormalities  birth defects understanding
understanding the impact of FVSD and other fetal exposure to medicine

Sodium Valproate

|My Journey

my story .the purpose of this website

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