Neurontin Question: Are there any warnings against taking neurontin for mild petit mal seizures during pregnancy?
Neurontin is the brand name of a medication known as Gabapentin, an anticonvulsant drug used to prevent seizures. There is a wealth of information about this medication in the medical literature, as well as in the Physician s Desk Reference, which can be obtained through your health care provider. In the setting of pregnancy, there are several notations in the Physician s Desk Reference. Firstly, neurontin did not impair fertility or cause fetal genetic mutation in animal studies. However, there was significant abnormalities involving fetal bone formation and development, when animals received 1 to 4 times the maximum recommended daily dose for humans. In addition, animal studies showed higher rates of fetal loss, and urinary tract developmental problems. Although there is a paucity of human data involving the use of this medication during, or prior to an attempt at pregnancy, it should be used only if the benefits outweigh the risks, and only under the direct supervision and instructi
