Posted: 01/30/07 - 00:00 Post subject: Lamictal while pregnant
Hi. I am 24 years old girl. I suffer from bipolar disorder. I was prescribed with Lamictal. It was all fine, until I`ve found out I was pregnant. Can I continue taking Lamictal? Is it safe for my unborn baby?
Hi. There is no such thing as a safe drug, for unborn babies. I think Lamictal is not safe for your pregnancy. This drug is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means doctors and medical experts don`t really know whether Lamictal will hurt your fetus. So, better stop taking Lamictal while pregnant. I guess you should discuss that with your doctor. Also, women who are breastfeeding shouldn`t take Lamictal. Lamictal passes into your milk and affect your baby. The effect of many drugs on unborn babies is unknown. However, better safe than sorry. I wouldn`t take Lamictal if I were pregnant.
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