Epilepsy and Contraception

Question 1

phenytoin, carbamazepine, barbiturates, primidone, topiramate, oxcarbazepine
Name the UKMEC 3, 2 and 1

Answer 1

UKMEC 3 - COCP + POP
UKMEC 2 - Implant
UKMEC 1 - Depo, IUD, IUS

Question 2

Lamotrigine
Name the UKMEC 3 and 1

Answer 2

UKMEC 3 - COCP
UKMEC 1 - POP, Implant, Depo-Provera, IUD, IUS

Question 3

If COCP is used in epilepsy what should be considered

Answer 3

Should contain a minimum of 30 µg of ethinylestradiol