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I am having epilepsy since last 11 years and I am on levipil-500 mg bd since then. Presently,i found that I am pregnant and so I am confused now whether to continue with the medication or not. I had my last attack in 2009 and since then I am asymptomatic, but taking the medicine as advised by doctor. Please help whether I should continue with the medication or not.
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Levetiracetam is supposed to be effective in controlling seizures during pregnancy and relatively free of teratogenic side effects. However, data on its efficacy and teratogenicity during pregnancy are limited -women on antiepileptic drugs should receive counseling by neurophysician, regarding the risk of fetal abnormalities; folic acid supplementation is recommended.
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