I take lamotrigine since few years and just found out im 6 weeks pregnant. Im really worried about continuing it, planning to talk to my neuro and gynac this week. Did anyone here use it through pregnancy?
My saas always says we shouldn't take any strong medicine during these nine months without asking the doctor first, and she is totally right here. Lamotrigine is a serious prescription medicine, so please don't take any advice from the internet or stop it on your own. Let your gynac and doctor decide what is safest for your health.
While doing my research, I found out that lamotrigine is often continued because untreated seizures or mood swings are more dangerous for the baby. My doctor also told me that blood volume changes during pregnancy can affect how the body processes this medication, so regular blood tests and dosage adjustments are highly necessary. Please do not change or stop your dose without consulting your neurologist and gynac first.
With prescription meds like these, only your doctor can give the final green light. When I was pregnant with my twins, I realized doctors have to balance the benefits of the medicine against any risks. So definitely discuss it with your gynac and neurologist before making any changes—double the babies meant double the precautions for me!
Actually, stopping these kinds of medications suddenly can be super risky for you and the baby, yaar. If your doctor has prescribed it, they probably weighed all the options first. Just talk to your gynac and specialist clearly to understand the safety and if they need to monitor your blood levels.
I was on prescription medicine during my early weeks and I felt so incredibly anxious and guilty about it affecting my baby. But my doctor explained that keeping my health stable was the best way to protect my little one. Please speak openly with your specialist about how you feel; they will guide you with the safest plan.
