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I found out im pregnant +- 3/4 weeks i have epilepsy , i went to the gynecologist. he said i must just stop taking my epilizine cr500 and only take the dyna-lamotrigine 50. i am worried as he said the meds have bad effects on the baby.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Health Care team: It will be important for your neurologist to work with your obstetrician so that they can coordinate plans to keep you and your ba baby safe.

Dr Kratzberg and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2022

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A member asked:

I found out im pregnant +- 3/4 weeks i have epilepsy , i went to the gynecologist. he said i must just stop taking my epilizine cr500 and only take the dyna-lamotrigine 50. i am worried as he said the meds have bad effects on the baby.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kratzberg and another doctor agreed

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Neurologist Q: I have been taking lamotrigine for BP2 (NOT epilepsy). Prescriber said stop taking immediately (no taper) if rash and that the reported risk of rebound seizures ONLY applies to epileptics. (I am not epileptic). Is she correct?