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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 queente318 on Fri, 2011-04-15 - 16:03

Hey, hope all is well! I just wanted to let you know that I am 11 weeks pregnant and everything is great so far! (knock on wood). How are things with you?

Hey, hope all is well! I just wanted to let you know that I am 11 weeks pregnant and everything is great so far! (knock on wood). How are things with you?

Re: Want to get pregnant while on Lamictal

Submitted by Sruelas on Thu, 2011-07-14 - 16:05

I read your story and it is similar to mine. I was on Depakote and I started Lamictal in March. I want to get pregnant by the end of the year. I really hope this medicine works for me. I'm very anxious.

I'm also feeling like I may have a seizure soon. How did you adjust your Lamictal? Did you ever get a minor rash with the Lamictal?

I read your story and it is similar to mine. I was on Depakote and I started Lamictal in March. I want to get pregnant by the end of the year. I really hope this medicine works for me. I'm very anxious.

I'm also feeling like I may have a seizure soon. How did you adjust your Lamictal? Did you ever get a minor rash with the Lamictal?

Re: Want to get pregnant while on Lamictal

Submitted by Debbie_H on Thu, 2011-02-17 - 13:11
I'm currently four 1/2 months pregnant and taking 150 mg of lamictal 3 x's a day.  I was on topamax as well but when planning the pregnancy i was weened off.  I'm one of lucky one's that my seizures have actually ceased during the entire pregnancy (before i got pregnant i was having a few per week).  I have had zero problems so far (knock on wood!) and all of our ultrasounds and blood work and testing have come back great.  I think my doctor said the statistics were something like 1/3 of women's seizures get worse, 1/3 get better and 1/3 stay the same. 

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