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Pregnant while on Vimpat
Thu, 06/27/2019 - 20:47Topic: Women With Epilepsy
I am 31 and currently on 400mg of Vimpat and 600mg of lamictal. My husband and I are wanting to conceive. My 1st pregnancy was great, my daughter is 7 and has no birth defects, however, I was not on Vimpat until she was about 8weeks pregnant. Has anyone had a healthy pregnancy while on Vimpat? My neuro was kinda pissed when I mentioned we were wanting to convince again & he stressed the importance of neurotubal defects.
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Hey herronad!I had my son
Submitted by Cortiz06 on Fri, 2019-10-11 - 13:10
Hey herronad!I had my son January 20, 2018. In May 2017 I was taking Lamictal XR 200 mg, folic acid 1000 mg and Vimpat (can't remember dosage). I found out I was pregnant a couple days after my doctor started weaning me off of Vimpat because of being seizure free since having my brain surgery eight months prior. I took the medicine first 11 weeks of my first trimester. Found out after my son was born, he has a heart condition called abnormal right coronary artery. I was recently informed by my neurologist, it may be because of taking the two seizure medicines my first trimester. The first trimester is the most important during a pregnancy.
Hi herronad, Thanks so much
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2019-06-28 - 14:27
Hi herronad, Thanks so much for posting. It’s important that you express these concerns to your healthcare team, to help determine what treatment is best for you. For additional information and questions to review with your doctor please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/women https://www.epilepsy.com/article/2014/10/epilepsy-and-pregnancy-frequently-asked-questions An Epilepsy specialist can follow you during pregnancy and make sure you are on the best medication for you. For help finding a doctor specializing in epilepsy please visit: www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/find-epilepsy-specialist or by visiting the National Association of Epilepsy Centers, at:www.naec-epilepsy.org https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/find-epilepsy-specialist/find-epilepsy-centerYou may also contact our Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-332-1000, contactus@efa.org, where a trained information specialist can connect you to resources, provide referrals and additional support. epilepsy.com/helpline Learn more about epilepsy and pregnancy here: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/women/epilepsy-and-pregnancy https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/women/epilepsy-and-pregnancy/preparing-pregnancyFor more information on Vimpat and sides effects and drug reactions, visit : https://www.epilepsy.com/medications/lacosamide https://www.epilepsy.com/medications/lamotriginehttps://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines/drug-interactions https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines/seizure-medications-and-0