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    Aug 21, 2013, 03:55 AM
    Pregnancy in Epilepsy
    I have epilepsy and take seizure medications and was wondering is it safe to fall pregnant on keppra and lamictal? I have had epilepsy for 5 years now. And was wondering if its OK to fall pregnant on those medications??
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    Aug 21, 2013, 09:54 AM
    Quite honestly... this question is the one you should be asking your OB/GYN because they will know all the details of your complete medical history to give a far better answer than anyone online without that information can possibly give.
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    Aug 21, 2013, 10:00 AM
    Both are Category C medications and should only be used if there is no alternative.

    Epilepsy would put you in a high risk category. You should discuss this with a high risk OB.
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