Posted by octopusprime on June 18, 2006, at 7:10:09
I am currently taking 300 mg lamictal and I am 14 weeks pregnant.
About 3 nights out of 7 now I wake in the middle of the night and I'm unable to get back to sleep for 3 hours or so. I'm up again today, and that was even after getting some exercise (2 hours gardening and walking in the dog park).
I have klonopin sitting in a drawer unused, as my understanding is that it is teratogenic (sp?). Some of my readings indicate that the major risk of birth defects is only in the first trimester. Would it be ok to take this drug in second trimester? My pdoc is reluctant to change meds now. I would really like some unbroken sleep. Drug suggestions (and other suggestions) are welcome.
ps - is this a sign that my lamictal is becoming less effective? should i insist on blood draws (pdoc also hesitates) at next prenatal appt to check blood levels?
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