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Anti-seizure and epilepsy medicines

Seizure control and medicine-specific pregnancy risks both matter; do not miss, stop or switch prescribed anti-seizure treatment without specialist guidance.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Arrange prompt review of the exact medicine, dose, blood levels if relevant, folic-acid plan and seizure emergency plan. A seizure in pregnancy needs urgent medical assessment.

What changes the answer

  • The exact active ingredient, strength, dose, route and formulation
  • Why you use it, how often, and the pregnancy week or exposure date
  • Other prescriptions, non-prescription products, supplements and health conditions

Check with your care team

When to get individual help

Check the exact item or situation with a doctor, midwife, pharmacist or relevant clinician; the name of a broad category is not enough for a personal decision.