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Is Conceiving While Being On Medication For Epilepsy Safe?
Hello, my name is Zohe Hernandez, Im 35, and have Hello, my name is Zohe Hernandez, Im 35, and have Epilepsy. I take 3 different medications. Vimpat, Lamictal, and Potiga. My husband and I have been talking about having a baby, and of couse worried about some sort of problem, condition or something that would affect the baby...
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Hi, I think you should meet your doctor first before planning to get pregnant because some drugs are not good for the baby. So, you may need to change your medicines before that. Discuss with your doctor that you want to conceive. He will advice you accordingly. Hope I have answered your question.
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