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Tegretol & Pregnancy
Sun, 03/04/2007 - 04:05Topic: Women With Epilepsy
I have been taking Tegretol for 7 mths and have so far remained seizure free while on it.
I am thinking of becoming pregnant within the next 3 mths and would like some advice or to hear of others who have been in a similiar situation.
I had originally wanted to stop taking the Tegretol but after hearing from a few of you on here I have decided against that. I know realise how it would be silly of meto think that I could stop taking it and everything would be ok.
I am very concerned about having a baby while on meds, but have heard that a lot of peole have had very healthy babies while on their meds.
I am feeling very tired and weak on tegretol and am worried what I'll be like when pregnant, as I know I was very tired with my first pregnancy and I'm wondering if I could cope while on meds.
Is their anyone else who has taken Tegretol while pregnant? Or any advice for me on this.
Re: Re: Re: Tegretol & Pregnancy
Submitted by mimignzls on Tue, 2007-10-02 - 16:55
Hi Mel I'm recently on Tegretol. I started having seizures at the age of 19 out of nowhere and am now 23. I'm thinking of getting pregnant and have talked to my Neuro, and he says in January he's going to take the medicine away to see if have any seizures or not. My seizures have all been in the night as well. I'm scared because last year I didn't take my medicine for 1 day and got a seizure that same night. I would like to know what's happening with you so far. Do you think they will make me wait 1 full year until I can get pregnant? And by the way how much Folic acid are you taking. I'm just curious and scared at the same time. Thanks