Briviact (brivaracetam) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat partial onset seizures. Briviact may not be safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Keep reading to learn more about Briviact and reproductive health. And for a detailed overview of this drug, check out this article.
If you can become pregnant, it’s important to consider whether Briviact is a safe option for you.
It isn’t known if Briviact is safe to take during pregnancy. There isn’t currently enough information on whether the drug is safe or what effects it may cause during pregnancy.
There’s a pregnancy registry available for antiepileptic (seizure) medications called the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry. The pregnancy registry is a collection of information taken by people who are pregnant while taking antiepileptic drugs. This collection can help determine if a drug may be safe to take during pregnancy or what effects it may cause. To learn more about the pregnancy registry, see its webpage or call 888-233-2334.
If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor before starting Briviact.
If you’re currently breastfeeding or planning to do so, it’s important to understand the effects that Briviact could have on you or the child who is breastfed.
It’s not known whether Briviact passes into breast milk or whether it’s safe to take the drug while breastfeeding. The drug’s effect on children who are breastfed is also unknown. If you’re breastfeeding, your doctor will weigh the benefits and risks of having you take Briviact.
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