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A member asked:

Anyone get pregnant on lamotrigine or levetiracetam (keppra) anticonvulsants?

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Dr. Juan Richiusa answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Antiseizure meds are not a problems to get pregnant. Nevertheless some anti seizure meds cause severe fetal anomalies. It is very important that you try to have your seizures under control and with only 1 medication. Make sure your neurologists is involved.

Answered 8/5/2012

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