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Taking dilatin and pregnant

Thu, 07/19/2018 - 10:24
I am 9 weeks pregnant I will like to know if it is safe if I start back to take Dilantin during my pregnancy? Will it affect my baby?

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Has your neurologist been

Submitted by KSW73 on Thu, 2018-07-19 - 22:24
Has your neurologist been monitoring this for you? I would't do anything without consulting him/her. 

My Neurologist had switched

Submitted by jandrgarcia2017 on Fri, 2018-07-20 - 15:12
My Neurologist had switched me to Tegretol because the side effects wouldnt be as great for the baby. But I am sure your neurologist will do whats best for you and your baby. Good Luck!

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