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Newly Pregnant and taking Depakote
Wed, 07/05/2017 - 11:01Topic: Women With Epilepsy
I just found out I am in my first month of pregnancy and am taking Depakote. My doctor immediately started to wean me off of that medication due to it being a Category X drug. I am still going to have to take my Zonigran, but due to my VNS implant, we think it will be okay. I would like to hear from other people who were on Depakote during their first trimester and hear their stories. I am very worried and need to know what I am facing from people that fully understand our situations. My heart goes out to you all.
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Hi ladies,I hope someone can
Submitted by Deedee9090 on Fri, 2019-12-13 - 18:32
Hi ladies,I hope someone can give me some insight. I take 500 Depakote. I'm also 11 weeks pregnant. How did your pregnancies go. Seeing a Geneticist Tuesday. I'm hoping he will give me a positive position. Thanks ladies!!
Hi, nice to hear from you.
Submitted by mary_maya on Sat, 2017-10-21 - 06:02
Hi, nice to hear from you. Just wondering how is your health going?. Actually I also need some guidance and would like to hear from ladies who are pregnant and having Depakote/Depakene.I am taking Depakene 200 mg twice daily. I am 33 and about to be married soon so need advice how Depakene goes with pregnancy?