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Taking Oxitol For Epilepsy. Is Conception Possible?

My wife having epilipcy.She is on oxitol 300 -2 tablets/day x 5 years course.The course starts from (2008-2013) & now the course period is ended but we steel continue.Before this 5 year course 3 years course ( 2005-2008) she had taken epsolin tablet. but after 3 year course complition she was again suffered with conversion within 6 month. so now her age is 30 years & we want baby .Is it possible.I would like to inform one thing during both course she had no conversion.
Fri, 7 Jun 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Epilepsy and use of anti-epileptic drugs do not prevent conception. So, your wife can safely conceive. However, she should continue the anti-epileptic medications as per advice of the doctor. In addition, folic acid vitamin supplements should also be used.
I hope it helps.
Please get back if you require any additional information.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com
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Taking Oxitol For Epilepsy. Is Conception Possible?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Epilepsy and use of anti-epileptic drugs do not prevent conception. So, your wife can safely conceive. However, she should continue the anti-epileptic medications as per advice of the doctor. In addition, folic acid vitamin supplements should also be used. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com