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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pittsburgh, PA

Hi,
I was recently started on onfi because lamictal and keppra just weren't enough and now I'm afraid I maybe pregnant. Has anyone ever had this happen? What did you do? I'm just worried and want to hear possible outcomes.

August 23, 2025
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Naomi you must contact your Neurologist and the OBGYN Dr. about your situation. Take care. ericthom3 about your

August 27, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes, normal as can be. She's 24, married with 2 kids already. No learning or other problems that I had in my lifetime with epilepsy.

August 25, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

When I became pregnant with my daughter while on Phenobarbitol, the neuros and ObGyns were well aware of it. I had to do extra testing during the pregnancy. Delivery time, I was kept in the room closest to the nurses station and kept for observation for a day and a half since daughter born after 8pm. I also had to nurse her for longer period of time to wean her off my phenobarb that she exposed to in utero.

August 25, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

This is a time the AI is correct contact your doctor Monday morning because some medications have long term effects for your children.

August 23, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member did she turn out ok after? Like cognitive

August 25, 2025

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