It's understandable to have concerns about taking certain medications while managing epilepsy. Many MyEpilepsyTeam members have shared their experiences with different birth control options while on anti-epileptic drugs like lamotrigine. Some have had success with low-dose combination birth control pills or other hormonal Show Full Answer

It's understandable to have concerns about taking certain medications while managing epilepsy. Many MyEpilepsyTeam members have shared their experiences with different birth control options while on anti-epileptic drugs like lamotrigine. Some have had success with low-dose combination birth control pills or other hormonal options. However, it's important to discuss your options thoroughly with your neurologist to determine the safest approach for your situation. As one member shared, some anti-epileptic drugs can interact with hormones, so getting hormone levels tested could provide helpful insight. Finding the right balance of medications is an ongoing process, but being proactive and working closely with your doctor can lead to improvements over time.

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