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Want to get pregnant while on Lamictal
Tue, 04/07/2009 - 16:27So, 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!
Re: Want to get pregnant while on Lamictal
Submitted by AnaB on Mon, 2013-01-14 - 19:50
Hi!
I just joined this website. I think is great to have the chance to share with others our fears, our worries and also our stories of success. I am 35 years old and trying to get pregnant for the first time in my life. I am on 450 mg of lamictal daily. I already told my neurologist and he ordered a couple of tests. Mysister who is 3 years younger than me is also epileptic. She has been on lamictal for years now and two years ago, 2010 had a beautiful, smart, healthy baby that has never gotten sick, even though she couldn't breast feed. He is the most adorable baby I have seen! My sister takes a lower dosis than me, and has had only 2 seizures in her life, unlike me that I've had quite a few. But I've been seizure free since 2007, 5-6 years now. I am also worried about the birth defects but on the other hand I haven't heard or read of anybody on lamictal giving birth to a sick or deformed child. That gives me hope. Wanted to share with you another story of success, and I hope it is the same with me if I get pregnant. Good luck to all and God bless you!
Hi!
I just joined this website. I think is great to have the chance to share with others our fears, our worries and also our stories of success. I am 35 years old and trying to get pregnant for the first time in my life. I am on 450 mg of lamictal daily. I already told my neurologist and he ordered a couple of tests. Mysister who is 3 years younger than me is also epileptic. She has been on lamictal for years now and two years ago, 2010 had a beautiful, smart, healthy baby that has never gotten sick, even though she couldn't breast feed. He is the most adorable baby I have seen! My sister takes a lower dosis than me, and has had only 2 seizures in her life, unlike me that I've had quite a few. But I've been seizure free since 2007, 5-6 years now. I am also worried about the birth defects but on the other hand I haven't heard or read of anybody on lamictal giving birth to a sick or deformed child. That gives me hope. Wanted to share with you another story of success, and I hope it is the same with me if I get pregnant. Good luck to all and God bless you!