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Posted by Cindylou on April 29, 2002, at 19:06:47
I know Neurontin is a Class C drug, and generally should not be used during pregnancy. However, I was wondering if anyone has been pregnant while on Neurontin, and what the outcome was ...
Any advice, info, is appreciated.
thanks, cindy
Posted by judy1 on April 29, 2002, at 23:24:43
In reply to Anyone have experience w/ Neurontin and pregnancy?, posted by Cindylou on April 29, 2002, at 19:06:47
Hi Cindy,
Not neurontin but I had a real problem stopping klonopin- went back on in the first trimester and my baby is fine. If you're taking neurontin for bipolar or anxiety, those disorders are a lot worse on the developing fetus than the med. Talk to your doc, increase your folic acid to 800u (ug, mg can't remember) and if I can help in any way please post. Take care, Judy
Posted by Cindylou on April 30, 2002, at 7:50:56
In reply to Re: Anyone have experience w/ Neurontin and pregnancy? » Cindylou, posted by judy1 on April 29, 2002, at 23:24:43
> Hi Cindy,
Thanks so much Judy, for the encouragement. We are not pregnant yet, but desperately want to have another baby -- I have a 2 1/2 year old, and I'm getting up there in years -- almost 38.It's a tough decision ... did you go off Klonapin BEFORE you got pregnant, or after you found out you were pregnant? (before you got back on it.)
I've tried going off meds in order to try to get pregnant, but it's not good for me, my husband or my daughter -- and like you said, probably detrimental to a developing fetus as well.
I am finally accepting the fact that I am bipolar II -- my doc said yesterday that it can manifest itself after having a baby (I have always struggled with depression, but the huge shifts in agitation/fatigue started after having my daughter, and having the postpartum depression/anxiety.)
Thanks again, Judy. I'll keep you posted ...
cindy
> Not neurontin but I had a real problem stopping klonopin- went back on in the first trimester and my baby is fine. If you're taking neurontin for bipolar or anxiety, those disorders are a lot worse on the developing fetus than the med. Talk to your doc, increase your folic acid to 800u (ug, mg can't remember) and if I can help in any way please post. Take care, Judy
Posted by judy1 on April 30, 2002, at 11:06:23
In reply to Re: Anyone have experience w/ Neurontin and pregnancy? » judy1, posted by Cindylou on April 30, 2002, at 7:50:56
Actually, the pregnancy was a surprise (after 2 IVF's and several miscarriages) so I didn't get off until AFTER. Since you're not pregnant yet, start taking prenatal vitamins anyway and make sure aabout the amount of folic acid. Best of luck (do I ever know the feeling about wanting another baby) and I had post partum psychosis again, but it is all so worth it. Take care, Judy
Posted by Cindylou on April 30, 2002, at 12:01:57
In reply to Re: Anyone have experience w/ Neurontin and pregnancy? » Cindylou, posted by judy1 on April 30, 2002, at 11:06:23
Hi Judy,
Wow, what a miracle. I am so happy for you!
You give me hope ...
-cindy> Actually, the pregnancy was a surprise (after 2 IVF's and several miscarriages) so I didn't get off until AFTER. Since you're not pregnant yet, start taking prenatal vitamins anyway and make sure aabout the amount of folic acid. Best of luck (do I ever know the feeling about wanting another baby) and I had post partum psychosis again, but it is all so worth it. Take care, Judy
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