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Eileen
04/29/08

I want to have more children could my meds cause any problems as far as child defects?

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Amanda
Saturday, May 03, 2008

I am not an expert, but I am bipolar and my husband and I want to try to have children.  I am taking Lamictal and Abilify and my psychiatrist says that I need to come off of my meds for a couple of months before we try.  I don't know the specifics, but most of the meds are harmful to the baby.  Some people say that when you get pregnant, your body kind of balances your moods out.  I hope this was helpful.  You should talk to your doctor before you start to try for more kids. 

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