Boy alleges epilepsy drug prescribed to mother during pregnancy caused him neurological damage

Fetal valproate syndrome disorder is associated with the drug sodium valproate during pregnancy. Picture: Pexels

A teenager with developmental delay and autism is suing a general practitioner and a neurologist alleging they failed to properly inform his mother about the risks of taking certain epilepsy drugs while pregnant.

Alex Fahey, 16, who is suing through his mother Helen Maher Fahey, from Rathvilly, Co Carlow, was diagnosed with fetal valproate syndrome disorder, which is associated with the drug sodium valproate during pregnancy.