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My wife who is bipolar, is on trazodone, lamotrigine , dedepakote and 50 yrs old has become pregrant . is it true that t her health is at risk & the baby?
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Pregnant bipolar: Need to review risks/ benefits with your prescriber and your obstetrician. There are potential risks.
Answered 2/26/2023
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Contraindications: Drugs anti seizure drugs like Depakote and lamotrigine are contraindicated in pregnancy due to birth defect stemming from firt trimester exposure. Please contact your doctor promptly to discuss an appropriate plan. Take care.
Answered 5/20/2016
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