Both Epilepsy and Anti-Seizure Drugs Increase Osteoporosis Risk, Study Warns
A new study warns that epilepsy drugs, as well as epilepsy itself, can increase the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures.
Topic Archives: Depakote
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Depakote Use During Pregnancy Linked to Psychiatric Problems in Childhood, Study Warns
A new study links Depakote use during pregnancy to an increased risk of psychiatric problems in children later in life.
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Depakote Lawsuits
Side effects of Depakote use during pregnancy may cause birth defects, delays.
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High-Dose Folic Acid During Pregnancy May Increase Cancer Risk for Children, When Mother Also Takes Epilepsy Drugs
Women with epilepsy who take high doses of folic acid during pregnancy may face an increased risk that their child develops cancer, according to the findings of a new study.
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Children Face Risk of Autism, Intellectual Disabilities After Exposure to Depakote, Topamax During Pregnancy
A new study links the use of Depakote and Topamax during pregnancy with an increased risk of children being born with autism and intellectual disabilities.
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Depakote Linked to Increased Risk of Death for Patients with Poststroke Epilepsy: Study
Depakote use is associated with a 40% increased risk of death among poststroke patients who develop epilepsy, according to the findings of a new study.
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Depakote Use During Pregnancy Linked To Elevated Autism, ADHD Risks: Study
A new study indicates Depakote use during the first trimester is linked to an increased risk of autism and ADHD, while the side effects of other leading epilepsy drugs are…
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Depakine Side Effects Lead France To File Manslaughter Charges Against Sanofi
French authorities are pursuing a manslaughter investigation against Sanofi, following the deaths of four infants who died of birth defects linked to the epilepsy drug, Depakine.
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Birth Defect Risks from Epilepsy Drug Were Downplayed By Sanofi, French Prosecutors Say
French prosecutors are charging the makers of Depakote with fraud and unintentional injuries, saying Sanofi failed to adequately warn patients and the medical community about the risk of birth defects…
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Psychotropic Drugs May Cause Weight Gain By Altering Your Genes: Study
A new study indicates psychotropic drugs cause genetic changes which leads to weight gain.
