Hi.My docter told me to stop taking Epilim immediately, as I am trying to get pregnant and am 41 years old. He says the drug is VERY dangerous and can cause severe deformities in the baby. I am on 600 mg per day. I also take Wellbutrin 300 mg and Toplep 50 mg per day. He did say that the Wellbutrin and Toplep are fine and I can continue taking them. Is this true and what withdrawal symptoms should I be looking out for?
Hello, As you must be aware that Emilia contains sodium valproate, and it has been given to you for the treatment of epilepsy. So if you stop it, it's possible that you'll get seizures again once you stop taking it. I'd like to add that even Topped 50 that you are taking is contraindicated in pregnancy. As you are trying to get pregnant it is mandatory that your doctor prescribes you a substitute anti-epileptic Chat Doctor.  I suggest talking to your doctor about levetiracetam and Aborigine which are anti-epileptic