CDC Highlights Risks of Birth Defects, Folic Acid Benefits
This month is National Birth Defects Month and health officials are urging women to take folic acid to prevent malformations.
Tag Archives: Cleft Palate and Lip
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Topamax Birth Defect Lawsuit Results in $4M Jury Award
The first Pennsylvania Topamax trial ends with a $4 million verdict against the manufacturer in favor of a mother whose son was born with a cleft lip.
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Trial Underway in Topamax Lawsuit Over Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate Birth Defects
The first Topamax birth defect trial is underway in Philadelphia; brought by a woman who says the drug caused her son's cleft palate and lip.
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Depakote Delays Cognitive Development Following Pregnancy Use: Study
Additional research has been published that links potential side effects of Depakote to cognitive developmental delays among children who were exposed to the anti-epilepsy drug during pregnancy.
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Depakote While Pregnant Linked to Risk of Autism, Developmental Delays
New research appears to provide additional evidence that use of the epilepsy drug Depakote while pregnant may increase the risk of giving birth to a child with autism or other…
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Qysmia Diet Drug Hits Market Amid Pregnancy Risks, Other Concerns
The new weight loss drug Qsymia was introduced to the market this week, despite the risk of birth defects from topiramate, one of the active ingredients, and other safety concerns…
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Topamax Cleft Lip, Palate Risk From First-Trimester Use Reviewed
Researchers and doctors are still debating the extent of the risk women face of giving birth to a child with a cleft palate or cleft lip from Topamax when the…
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Topamax Pregnancy Side Effects Linked to Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate: Study
A new study, based on more than 10 years of data, appears to confirm previous research that identified a link between a risk of children being born with a cleft…
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Prenatal Use of NSAID Painkillers Linked to Birth Defect Risk: Study
Over-the-counter pain medications, such as aspirin, Advil and Aleve, appear to be associated with an increased risk of several types of birth defects when taken by pregnant women, according to…
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Lexapro Lawsuits Filed For Children Born With Birth Defects
Three women have filed a product liability lawsuit against Forest Laboratories over birth defects from Lexapro, an antidepressant that each of the plaintiffs used while pregnant.