You are receiving this letter to invite you to book for a medication review or submit the answers to the questions below to our reception, as you are currently on (Topiramate/Pregabalin). It is extremely important that you discuss the following questions with a GP/Clinical pharmacist at the practice:
- Are you using any type of birth control/contraception method?
- If yes, kindly let us know the name/type of it?
- For how long have you been on it?
- Are you planning on conceiving in the near future?
You should have also received a text message with the links regarding to the medication you are taking (Topiramate/Pregabalin), if not the links will be listed below.
Please do not stop taking the medication mentioned in the letter until you speak with a GP or clinical pharmacist as mentioned above.
Topiramate - www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/topiramate-topamax-start-of-safety-review-triggered-by-a-study-reporting-an-increased-risk-of-neurodevelopmental-disabilities-in-children-with-prenatal-exposure
Pregabalin - www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/pregabalin-lyrica-findings-of-safety-study-on-risks-during-pregnancy