Sex-Sensitive AUD Pharmacotherapy — Speaker Companion

Duration: 30 Minutes | Slides: 10

Slide 06
Topiramate Warning
5 min

Speaker Notes

  • Most critical safety slide—spend time here
  • Emphasize "double danger": teratogenicity + contraceptive failure
  • Ask audience about required contraception before revealing
⚠️ Watch for: Trainees thinking warning about pregnancy is sufficient
🎯 Key Point: LARC required—OCPs insufficient

Anticipated Questions

Q1 "What if she's on low-dose topiramate for migraine?"

CYP3A4 induction and teratogenicity exist at all AUD doses (>200mg). For migraine (50-100mg), interaction still exists. Always verify LARC regardless of indication.

Medium · 2 min