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News & Analysis as of May 21, 2013

Use of Depakote During Pregnancy Can Lead to Birth Defects

by Hissey Kientz LLP on 9/13/2012

The Food and Drug Administration has warned that women who use the seizure and migraine drug Depakote while pregnant are more likely to give birth to a child with major birth defects than those who use other seizure drugs. ...more

FDA Warns Of Birth Defects Risk with Diflucan

by TorHoerman Law, LLC on 8/3/2011

The FDA is warning the public that treatment with chronic, high doses of Diflucan (fluconazole) during the first trimester of pregnancy may be associated with a rare and distinct set of birth defects in infants. Diflucan is...more

More Evidence That Topamax Manufacturer Is Responsible For Birth Defects

by Jonathan Rosenfeld - Chicago Personal Injury... on 4/28/2011

I've written a lot about the serious problems associated with use of Topamax during pregnancy. After all, the FDA ordered Topamax to be re-labelled and re-classified in March, 2011 in response to data suggesting a conclusive...more

New FDA Warnings Suggest Correlation Between Topomax And Birth Defects Including: Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate

by Jonathan Rosenfeld - Chicago Personal Injury... on 3/14/2011

A new FDA warning was recently published which warns women of childbearing age that their use of Topomax (and other generic variations known as topiramate) significantly increases their chances of giving birth to a child with...more

FDA Seeks Information About Topamax-Related Oral Cleft Birth Defect Cases

by Thomas J. Lamb on 2/1/2011

FDA Seeks Information About Topamax-Related Oral Cleft Birth Defect Cases Request For Historical Incidence Data Made In Connection With NDA For New Obesity...more

September 2009 Update On Paxil Lawsuits Alleging Birth Defects

by Thomas J. Lamb on 9/15/2009

September 2009 Update On Paxil Lawsuits Alleging Birth Defects Reports About Paxil Cases In Boston, Philadelphia, And...more

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