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Suggest Treatment For Epilepsy Before Planning For Kid
hi
i am 27years and planning for a kid
iam suffering from epilepsy from 7 years
and taking levera and vinlep
tell me what should i do
we stay in thane
What do i need to do to plan for a kid, please suggest me a good gyanecologist doctor in thane or mumbai who handles epilepsy patients
i am 27years and planning for a kid
iam suffering from epilepsy from 7 years
and taking levera and vinlep
tell me what should i do
we stay in thane
What do i need to do to plan for a kid, please suggest me a good gyanecologist doctor in thane or mumbai who handles epilepsy patients
Thu, 23 Jun 2016
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns.
First and foremost, please be assured that You can have a healthy child even if you have epilepsy
Of the two drugs you take , as per present knowledge
Levetiracetam can be taken during pregnancy
Oxcarbazine is contraindicated during pregnancy. So you have to change that to a drug which is permitted during pregnancy
Your Neurologist will be able to modify the doses and drugs for you
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns.
First and foremost, please be assured that You can have a healthy child even if you have epilepsy
Of the two drugs you take , as per present knowledge
Levetiracetam can be taken during pregnancy
Oxcarbazine is contraindicated during pregnancy. So you have to change that to a drug which is permitted during pregnancy
Your Neurologist will be able to modify the doses and drugs for you
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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some anti epileptic medications have teratogenic effects and thus not safe during pregnancy. in ur case vinlep is not safe. levera can be continued. instead of vinlep , tab lamotrigene will be better alternative.
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