Pregnancy Use of Valproate Linked to Autism in Children
New research suggests that children of women who are given the epilepsy drug valproate during pregnancy could face an increased risk of autism.
Tag Archives: Birth Defect
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Myfortic Lawsuits
In November 2007, the FDA added a black boxed warning about possible Myfortic side effects which could increase the risk of birth defects and malformations. According to reports, pregnant women…
