New research suggests that children of women who are given the epilepsy drug valproate during pregnancy could face an increased risk of autism. Continued
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Las Vegas Malpractice Lawsuit for Child’s Birth Injury Reinstated by Appeals Court
The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled that a Las Vegas birth injury lawsuit will be able to continue, even though the mother filed the case more than four years after a medical mistake occurred during the delivery of her child. Continued
Paxil Class Action Settlement Approved for $40 Million
GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to pay $40 million to settle a Paxil class action lawsuit, which claims that the drug maker promoted the antidepressant for use in children without disclosing information about Paxil side effects and evidence that the drug is not effective in kids. The Paxil settlement will refund insurers for benefits paid for use of the drug by children and teenagers. Continued
Topamax Linked to Cleft Palate, Cleft Lip and Other Birth Defects
New research indicates that the use of the epilepsy and migraine drug Topamax, either on its own or in combination with other epilepsy drugs, may increase the risk of birth defects when it is used during pregnancy. A small study found much higher than expected incidences of babies born with cleft lips, cleft palates, genital defects or other birth malformations among women using the drug. Continued
Topamax Lawsuits
The epilepsy and migraine drug Topamax, which is also available as generic topiramate, has been associated with an increased risk of major birth defects. Research has found higher than expected rates of babies born with cleft lips, cleft palates, genital defects and other birth malformations when the drug is used during pregnancy. Continued
