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Epilepsy treatment in pregnency

2020-05-05 16:23:13
My wife have epilepsy disorder since 3 years, she is taking "LEVERA 500" in mrng and at night. Now we are planning for a baby ,but in pregnency this medicine should not be taken, so please suggest me, will she change the medicine or stop medicine ,? Or what should we do?
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Levetiracetam and Lamotrigine are one of the safest antiepileptics in pregnancy. Be advised that there is NO antiepileptic that is 100% devoid of side effects. For a detailed discussion regarding your options, please consult a neurologist.

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U need to meet ur neurologist first. He will guide u regarding best antiepiletic in pregnancy

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