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How To Cure Mild Seizure?

Hi , My wife had a mild seizure(epilepsy) due to consumption of MC pills 6 month ago.She had been prescribed to consume Levera 500mg,Ecosprin 150 for 1.5years. She is now pregnant (1month).Is is safe for her,as well as the baby. Could you please enlighten us on this. Are their any chances of abnormalities in the fetus. Thank you for your reply
Sat, 3 Sep 2016
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Hi,generally all antiepileptics cause some anomaly but with levera chances are very less .
But it is not recommended in pregnancy.
Chance of congenital anomalies are very less.
Oxcarbemazepine is preferred drug in pregnancy.Thanks
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How To Cure Mild Seizure?

Hi,generally all antiepileptics cause some anomaly but with levera chances are very less . But it is not recommended in pregnancy. Chance of congenital anomalies are very less. Oxcarbemazepine is preferred drug in pregnancy.Thanks