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I am currently trying to fall pregnant. I was on TOPOMAX but due to the very hi risk of this drug for pregnancy I was changed to Lamactil.
Was anyone else on AED'S while pregnant and were you and baby ok?

posted December 6, 2019
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I had a major seizure 6 weeks before the birth of my first and they put me on Tegretol This was mid 80's & went onto have 2 more healthy children ,whilst on Tegretol Then they seemed more interested in whether Tegretol affected the breast milk. ! Looking back on my experiences years ago I should've sought more advice from a neuro and a gynaecologist Good luck ,I hope it all works out for you x

posted December 6, 2019
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Hi, when I was pregnant of my second child I was on Lamictal. I had no problems during the pregnancy or delivery and the child is healthy. Since this drug is found in breast milk I was asked to use formula every other time. The neurologist told me that it is well demonstrated that Lamictal is safe during pregnancy.

posted October 6, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I was pregnant when I was 19 but some are big no no s like I miscarried because I found out to late of being pregnant Depakote is a no Keppra is ok Topamax can lead to birth defects so as soon as u find out talk to your doctor.

posted October 6, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Ive heard Lamicidal is only one for pregnant woman. I just started drug. On lowest dose. Topamax is worst drug ever! I spazzed out hard.

posted December 8, 2019

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