{"id":6852,"date":"2025-02-03T11:12:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T11:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-can-you-take-gabapentin-while-pregnant-in-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-02-03T11:12:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T11:12:26","slug":"hmn-can-you-take-gabapentin-while-pregnant-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-can-you-take-gabapentin-while-pregnant-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"HMN: Can you take gabapentin while pregnant? in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<br \/>Do you know:  Can you take gabapentin while pregnant? in 2025<\/p>\n<div id=\"main-content\">\n<div id=\"post-intro\">\n<div id=\"takeaways\">\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is not enough research to definitely say gabapentin during pregnancy is safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of gabapentin by expectant mothers should be a shared decision between a healthcare provider and patient to consider the potential risks of fetal exposure and the benefits of treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several alternatives to gabapentin, including levetiracetam, lamotrigine, oxcarbazepine, and amitriptyline. Some natural and home remedies can also help in managing seizures and nerve pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<div class=\"anchorLinks\">\n<div class=\"mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"dropdownLists\">\n<div class=\"dropdownBtn\"><span class=\"listsIcon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/union.svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label><\/label><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"downArrow\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/dropDownArrow.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gabapentin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014sold under the brand names \u200b\u200bNeurontin, Horizant, and Gralise\u2014is a medication used to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treat epilepsy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and nerve pain. First <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK493228\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">discovered in the 1970s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this medication was initially used as a muscle relaxant and to manage spasms. Gabapentin is also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/druginfo\/meds\/a694007.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescribed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for treating symptoms related to restless leg syndrome, postherpetic neuralgia, and menopause-related hot flashes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamaneurology\/fullarticle\/2793003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five in 1,000 pregnant people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use antiseizure medications like gabapentin, and the use is increasing. With more frequent use, many wonder: Is gabapentin safe during pregnancy?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnant women are sometimes prescribed gabapentin. However, \u201cas in all cases where a woman has a seizure disorder and requires anti-epileptic therapy, the benefits should outweigh the risks,\u201d explains <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/keciagaither.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kecia Gaither<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MD, double board-certified OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialist at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nychealthandhospitals.org\/locations\/lincoln\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NYC Health + Hospitals\/Lincoln<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Bronx, New York.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-take-gabapentin-while-pregnant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you take gabapentin while pregnant?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt\u2019s not known if gabapentin is safe for use during pregnancy,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ashley-wong-pharmd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ashley Wong, Pharm.D.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a member of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Medical Review Board<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The use of gabapentin by expectant mothers should be a shared decision between a healthcare provider and patient to consider the potential risks of fetal exposure and the benefits of treatment.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lists gabapentin as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2011\/020235s036,020882s022,021129s022lbl.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a Pregnancy Category C<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medication. That means while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK507858\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">there is no definitive evidence of danger to the fetus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, risks cannot be ruled out. Here\u2019s what the existing research shows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2017\/020235s064_020882s047_021129s046lbl.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggest gabapentin could have adverse effects on a fetus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bmjopen.bmj.com\/content\/10\/6\/e034829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">population-based cohort study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found no increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in babies born to mothers who took gabapentin during pregnancy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7462308\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">population-based cohort study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found some evidence of increased risk for cardiac malformation, preterm birth, being small for gestational age, and neonatal intensive care unit admission linked to prenatal gabapentin exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK582723\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have yet to be carried out<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to determine whether gabapentin use alone causes withdrawal effects in neonates. However, one <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/358\/bmj.j3326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">observational study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggested that when used with opioids in late pregnancy, withdrawal symptoms may occur.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-risks-of-taking-gabapentin-while-pregnant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the risks of taking gabapentin while pregnant?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is not enough research to definitely say gabapentin is safe to take during pregnancy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before prescribing gabapentin, your healthcare provider may discuss the existing data on pregnancy outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some potential risks associated with taking gabapentin while pregnant include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Risk of cardiac malformations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Taking gabapentin during the first trimester of pregnancy may potentially cause a moderate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7462308\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increase in the risk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of heart malformations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increased risk of preterm birth and small for gestational age (SGA):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The use of gabapentin <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7462308\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may increase the risk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of giving birth before your 37th week of pregnancy, as well as increase the risk of low birth weight or having a neonate smaller in size than expected at that gestational age.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increased risk of neonatal intensive care unit admission:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Babies exposed to gabapentin in utero, especially during late pregnancy, may be at a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7462308\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">higher risk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of being admitted into an intensive care unit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Potential interaction with nutrients:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gabapentin may interact with certain vitamins and minerals, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK582723\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">like folic acid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is essential for a healthy pregnancy, reducing the levels of these nutrients.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cTell your provider if you\u2019re pregnant or planning to become pregnant before you start taking the drug,\u201d Dr. Wong advises. If you are already taking gabapentin and find out that you are pregnant, still let your provider know. They can help you determine if you should continue using gabapentin during your pregnancy and suggest a pregnancy registry to report your experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are planning to breastfeed, Dr. Gaither says gabapentin can be found in breastmilk in breastfeeding mothers taking the medication. However, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK582723\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have been observed in infants exposed to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-take-instead-of-gabapentin-during-pregnancy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can I take instead of gabapentin during pregnancy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are alternative medications that can be prescribed for treating neuropathic pain and seizures during pregnancy, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"keppra-elepsia-levetiracetam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keppra, Elepsia (levetiracetam)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levetiracetam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a widely used medication for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/druginfo\/meds\/a699059.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treating partial seizures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in adults, children, and infants one month of age or older. It can also be used in combination with other therapies to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/382\/bmj-2022-074630\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this medication appears to be one of the anti-epileptic medications<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/ana.26561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">associated with the lowest risk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of major congenital disorders compared to other anti-seizure medications like oxcarbazepine, gabapentin, and topiramate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"lacmital-lamotrigine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacmital (lamotrigine)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anticonvulsant medication<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/druginfo\/meds\/a695007.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> used to treat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy as well as manage mania and depression in people with bipolar I disorder. Scientific<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/382\/bmj-2022-074630\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evidence suggests<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it has a lower risk of causing major congenital malformations compared to some other anti-seizure medications, with one<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/ana.26561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022 study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supporting its use in pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"trileptal-oxcarbazepine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trileptal (oxcarbazepine)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oxcarbazepine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be used alone or in combination with other medications to treat seizures in adults and children six years of age and older. Some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/ana.26561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that have assessed the risk of major congenital malformations while on anti-seizure medications found <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6465055\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no increased risk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> associated with fetal exposure to oxcarbazepine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"elavil-vanatrip-amitriptyline\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elavil, Vanatrip (amitriptyline)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amitriptyline<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an anti-depressant that the FDA has approved for treating depression in adults. It can also be used to treat chronic and nerve pain. There aren\u2019t enough well-controlled studies on its effects on pregnant women. Healthcare providers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK537225\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may prescribe it<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when its benefits outweigh the potential risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are pregnant and are on an anti-epileptic medication like gabapentin, it\u2019s important that you don\u2019t stop your medication without speaking with your healthcare provider. \u201cThere exists a risk to the mother and the fetus if the medication is discontinued during pregnancy. Sustained seizure activity (status epilepticus) may cause death for both and potential neurodevelopmental issues for the progeny,\u201d Dr. Gaither explains.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"natural-remedies-for-epilepsy-and-nerve-pain-during-pregnancy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural remedies for epilepsy and nerve pain during pregnancy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from medications, managing nerve pain and epilepsy may also include home remedies and natural practices like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Limiting stress:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is important to reduce stress during pregnancy, especially if you have medical conditions like seizures, which <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/chapter\/10.1007\/7854_2020_191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stress can trigger or worsen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Managing stress with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10626502\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">approaches like<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> relaxation, mindfulness, and meditation can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epilepsy.com\/what-is-epilepsy\/seizure-triggers\/stress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce your risk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of seizures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supplementing with vitamins and minerals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Taking a folic acid supplement is essential during pregnancy as it can significantly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/folic-acid\/about\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce the risk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of serious congenital disabilities, thereby mitigating the risk of anti-convulsant medications. Also, anti-convulsant drugs may affect the absorption of certain vitamins and minerals, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4928610\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> calcium, vitamin D, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.e-acnm.org\/journal\/view.html?uid=11&amp;vmd=Full&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamins B6 and B7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, leading to deficiencies. Discuss the best prenatal supplement with your obstetrician.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dietary changes:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7883219\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have indicated that dietary plans like the ketogenic diet\u2014foods high in fat and low in carbs\u2014<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranelibrary.com\/cdsr\/doi\/10.1002\/14651858.CD001903.pub5\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may be helpful<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for managing epilepsy, especially in people who are not appropriately responding to anti-epileptic medications. It\u2019s best to work with your healthcare team to develop a personalized dietary plan best suited for your condition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoiding triggers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoiding the things that trigger your seizures can help prevent or reduce the number of times they occur. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/epilepsy-and-seizures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Triggers may include<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stress, dehydration, sleep deprivation, and alcohol consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies suggest that practices like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranelibrary.com\/cdsr\/doi\/10.1002\/14651858.CD001524.pub3\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yoga<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelancet.com\/journals\/ebiom\/article\/PIIS2352-3964(17)30493-0\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">biofeedback<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014a mind-body technique that helps control certain involuntary body functions\u2014and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6432928\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vagus nerve stimulation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may help manage epilepsy symptoms. 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