Hello.I unfortunately have epilepsy since I was 12 years old. My question has been taking the Ontozry (1×200mg) and Levetiracetam(2×1500) for about 1 year. We are currently planning to have a child. Is Ontorzy harmful in pregnancy No one can tell me anything about it. Thank you u.lg
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Ewa Pilch Pharmacist, Editor
2 months ago
Ontozry has not been studied in studies in pregnant women. Animal studies have shown that the drug crosses the placenta and has a negative effect on reproduction. Therefore, the use of the drug in pregnant women is not recommended unless the clinical condition of the woman requires it. Women of childbearing potential are advised to use effective contraception throughout the treatment period and for up to 4 weeks after the end of treatment.
Levetiracetam should only be used during pregnancy if your doctor deems it necessary.
If you are planning to become pregnant, I encourage you to consult your doctor. You can also take advantage of teleconsultation, e.g. via the Gdziepolek.pl portal:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/z-ginekologiem
I also encourage you to consult your neurologist. Doctors should offer you a treatment that is safe for you and for a possible pregnancy.
I am attaching links that allow you to check the availability of Ontozra and Levetiracetam and make a reservation in selected pharmacies:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/117485/ontozry-tabletki-powlekane/apteki
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/43265/levetiracetam-accord-tabletki-powlekane/apteki
I encourage you to familiarize yourself with additional materials that you may find useful:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jakie-leki-mozna-stosowac-w-ciazy
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/co-zrobic-po-pierwszym-ataku-padaczki