Can I take the contraceptive pill with my lamotrigine?

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There are two things to consider when on lamotrigine and taking the

contraceptive pill.

Firstly, the contraceptive pill may reduce the amount of lamotrigine in your bloodstream. This would make you more at risk of having seizures. If you take lamotrigine, and want to take the Pill, it’s advisable to discuss this further with your doctor or epilepsy specialist. They may need to increase your dosage of lamotrigine.

Also lamotrigine may make the Pill work less well. This would make you more at risk of an unplanned pregnancy. The types of planned contraception that may work well for you are:

• Contraceptive implants

• Condoms

• Depo-Provera contraceptive injections

• Diaphragms and caps

• Femidoms

• The coil

• The Mirena coil

For further information on this please read our contraceptive information epilepsy.org.uk/info/contra...