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no periods with Trileptal?
Sat, 09/02/2006 - 20:08Topic: Women With Epilepsy
Hi - For about the past five months or so, I have basically had no period when it was time. I've taken a pregnancy test and that is not the reason. My meds have changed around some but I have consistently been on 900-1200mg of Trileptal a day. Has this affected anyone else? I have had a particularly stressful spring and summer so I know that this could be a cause also. Thanks for any input.
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Re: Re: no periods with Trileptal?
Submitted by Winston on Fri, 2006-09-08 - 23:02
Well, good news. The flood gates have opened!!! :-) I have heard that Trileptal can decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Right now I'm on Estrostep and my husband and I are also using other methods on top of it. Still, a bit concerning that it took five months......does anyone have any advice for when we do decide to get pregnant? How will my "messed up hormones" play into this???
thanks
Re: no periods with Trileptal?
Submitted by Amoreena on Mon, 2006-09-18 - 11:34
My "friend" is very late. I'm 32 years old and am positive I'm not preggers. My anti-depressant, Lexapro, was upped a little over a month ago. I'm on Neurontin (900 mg a day) for my sz. I feel like I'm stuck in perpetual PMS untill I get it. Not fun for me or those around me. I also have an increased risk of having sz. I get simple partial seizures. I had several last week. I hope everything checks out ok.
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--- Sir Elton/Taupin '83
Re: no periods with Trileptal?
Submitted by sjmack2007 on Thu, 2006-09-07 - 10:59
Hi there! Just wanted to tell you to be careful about the birth control method you use with Trileptal. I have been on Trileptal for about two years. It does mess with your hormones. I got regular periods 90% of the time, but the last time I missed it I found out I was pregnant. I was very surprised because I was on birth control pills and took them every day. I'm now five months pregnant, which I am happy but nervous about. I'm still taking Trileptal but at a higher dose because my seizures got worse with pregnancy. Everything is going fine so far though.