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Are Low Levels Of Digoxin And Keppra Normal During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Fri, 27 Jan 2017
Question: I'm 20 weeks pregnant and yesterday my digoxin and keppra levels were checked and we're low. I've taken my medicines like normal. Can pregnancy make my levels lower ?
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

Yes. You are right. Pregnancy lowers the concentration of these medicines due to increased volume of blood and hemodilution in pregnancy.

Therefore, please visit your doctor to adjust the dosage of medicines.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards
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Are Low Levels Of Digoxin And Keppra Normal During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Hi, I understand your concerns. Yes. You are right. Pregnancy lowers the concentration of these medicines due to increased volume of blood and hemodilution in pregnancy. Therefore, please visit your doctor to adjust the dosage of medicines. Let me know if you need anymore help. Regards