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Im taking lamotrigine 200mg daily and i just know now i'm pregnant 5 weeks i'm worried does this drug harmful my baby until now ?

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Early Pregnancy: There is a "watershed" period that seems to protect a fetus from conception to when you miss your period. I would stop taking the Lamictal however and see your doctor.

Answered 11/30/2016

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