How many pregnant or had babies w/ Lamictal - Epilepsy Message Board

KClark · 02-09-2001, 09:44 PM

I am considering switching over from my depakote to lamictal upon doctors suggestion for a future pregnancy. Can anyone give me the outcomes or stories? I would love some reassurance and to stop worrying so much!!

Thanks, Kim

tracey richardson · 02-10-2001, 04:50 AM

Hi

Cogratulations on the pregnancy please try not to worry too much.I do not have epilepsy although my son has SMEI a rare epilepsy so i get about lol. I visit the neuro web forums at harvard and find them informative and very supportive. here is a link for you when you cet there hop to epilepsy im sure someone will help. Good Luck and best wishes Right here goes. [url="http://neuro-mancer.mgh.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/ultimate.cgi"]http://neuro-mancer.mgh.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/ultimate.cgi[/url]

Ps im pregnant also with my 2nd child so i can understand in some ways your anxieties

Hugs
Tracey

tracey richardson · 02-10-2001, 05:20 AM

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oh well here i go again i will get this link for you please when you get there add it to your favorites right away lol

KClark · 02-11-2001, 11:27 AM

Tracey-

Thanks for the info on the harvard epilepsy forum, I did find some more reassurance and info. Thank goodness! Prayers for your little boy, its a tough road sometimes, we all know. Take care and good luck!!!!

Kim

Johnna · 02-11-2001, 06:17 PM

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Originally posted by KClark:

I am considering switching over from my depakote to lamictal upon doctors suggestion for a future pregnancy. Can anyone give me the outcomes or stories? I would love some reassurance and to stop worrying so much!!

Thanks, Kim

Kim,
I have gotten 2 different opinions from 2 different doctors about pregnancy and seizure medications. One says Spinabifida is the most common side effect. My current neurologist, who I am told is one of the best Eptologists in the world, says that a woman taking siezure medication has as much of a chance of birth defects as woman taking no medication.
Hope this helps. Johnna