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Want to get pregnant while on Lamictal

Tue, 04/07/2009 - 16:27

So, I know everyone's different when it comes to seizures and medications; but I'm hoping to get some positive vibes. I am 28 years old and my husband and I want to start trying to have a baby in either October or November. A while ago my neurologist told me when I decide that I want to have a baby to let him know at least 6 months before we start trying. So I told him in February when we wanted to start. I'm on Keppra and Lamictal, but he wants me on just one medication. That being said, I chose to stay on Lamictal because I had really bad side affects with Keppra. So, I'm off Keppra in 2 weeks and he increased my dosage for Lamictal to 400 mg a day (I'm a little nervous with the transition but trying to stay positive). He said I should be fine being that I haven't had a seizure since Sept. 2006 and my seizures are controllable. He told me all the information that I needed to know about being pregnant while on Lamictal. Oh, and I am also taking Folic Acid. Although he told me everything I needed to know, I also want to get some feedback from women who are pregnant or were pregnant while being on Lamictal. Were your seizures controllable while on Lamictal before becoming pregnant? And were there any changes while being pregnant?

 I would love to hear some feedback, thanks!

Comments

Re: Want to get pregnant while on Lamictal

Submitted by chloech on Tue, 2009-05-12 - 08:36
clarice25, what's ur email? mine is vanillamarshmallow@gmail.com. I would love to share your pregnancy stories :) feel free to email me.

Re: Want to get pregnant while on Lamictal

Submitted by chloech on Sun, 2009-05-10 - 09:16
Hi, I'm on Lamictal and currently 16 weeks pregnant. My seizures are controllable with medication, but when you are pregnant, the level of lamotrigine in your blood will be diluted. I already had 3 seizures during my pregnancy so far and my Neuro will increase my dosage after each seizure. It's not a huge jump in dosage but a slow and gradual one. My neuro also said that once I gave birth, the level of lamictal that i'm taking should be reduced/adjusted. Before you start trying to get pregnant, it's best if you start taking 4 mg of folic acid 3-4 months before you conceive. Good luck!

Re: Want to get pregnant while on Lamictal

Submitted by queente318 on Mon, 2009-05-11 - 09:54

Hi,

 Thanks so much for the info. Yeah, I'm currently taking 4mg of folic acid. My neuro informed me about seizures in the first trimester of pregnancy while on medication. When in the pregnancy did you have your seizures? And how far apart were they? I would love to know more about your experience. You can email me at lovey331@msn.com

 Thanks! and congratulations!

Hi,

 Thanks so much for the info. Yeah, I'm currently taking 4mg of folic acid. My neuro informed me about seizures in the first trimester of pregnancy while on medication. When in the pregnancy did you have your seizures? And how far apart were they? I would love to know more about your experience. You can email me at lovey331@msn.com

 Thanks! and congratulations!

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