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On Keppra, Baby on the Way

Fri, 02/01/2008 - 19:06

Hi.  I am 23 years old and have been on 2000mg of Keppra a day for over three years.  I have also been seizure free ever since I started Keppra, and with no side effects.  I recently found out that I am pregnant with my first child.  I am ecstatic, but I can't help worrying about the unknown effects of Keppra on my baby.  My neuro is keeping me on the full dose for the duration of my pregnancy.  Other than taking extra good care of myself, does anyone have any advice?  Has anyone else gone through this that has a positive outcome?  A negative one?  I guess I am just searching for some sort of positive reinforcement to put my mind at ease a bit.  Thanks for reading.

Amy

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Re: On Keppra, Baby on the Way

Submitted by nicolew on Mon, 2008-02-04 - 19:48
Congratulations on your pregnancy I am soon to be trying.  My doctor had put me on Keppra because I want to start a family.  I have heard so many good and bad things.  One of the big thing he did suggest to me was to take follic acid to help prevent any birth defects and a higher dose for us.  But to definately check with your doctor.

Re: On Keppra, Baby on the Way

Submitted by rose0527 on Tue, 2008-02-05 - 22:35
I have been on folic acid since I started with Keppra.  It is supposed to be very good for you and baby.  It is also in prenatal vitamins (which I take as well, so I get a TON of it!).  Good to hear your doc will have you on it with the Keppra.  Good luck with starting a family. 

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