epilepsy and pregnancy

[Chris216]

Hi, I have gone down from 400x2 carbamazepine and topiramate/topamax 150x2, to only taking carbamazepine. I have been taking folic acid for 7 months. We have now started trying. Only having small convulsions for 15-20 sec at night time. used to have gran mal attacks and haven't found other medications that reduces my attacks like carbamazepine.

Anyone have other tips for pregnancy and epilepsy?

[EpilepsyAction1 Partner Epilepsy Action]

Hi there, I hope you hear about tips from others here.

You might have already know but just in case, we've got some website information about planning  a baby: epilepsy.org.uk/living/sex-....

We also have other online services where you might be able to chat with others about their experiences.

Here are the links:

epilepsy.org.uk/info/suppor...

facebook.com/epilepsyaction

instagram.com/epilepsyaction/

Regards

Mags

Helpline team.