23 results

• Depakote Lawsuit Filed Over Infant Malformation, Cognitive Impairments

  October 12, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A Depakote birth defect lawsuit accuses Abbott Laboratories and AbbVie of failing to warn pregnant mothers and the medical community of the risk of malformations and cognitive defects associated with the epilepsy drug.

• Depakote Pregnancy Side Effects Put Thousands of French Women At Risk: Report

  August 10, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Thousands of pregnant French women took Depakote, the anti-epilepsy drug, from 2007 to 2014, despite known risks of birth malformations, according to an upcoming study.

• Depakote Lawsuit Over Spina Bifida Birth Defect Results in $15M Jury Award

  May 27, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A jury has awarded $15 million to a 12-year-old who was born with birth defects after her mother used Depakote during pregnancy.

• Depakote Pregnancy Risks Leads EMA to Recommend Restrictions

  October 16, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  European health officials are calling for restrictions and more education on the risk of Depakote birth defects.

• Depakote Pregnancy Use Linked to Problems for Children as Preschoolers

  January 15, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Depakote was associated with decreased language and motor control skills when compared to Keppra and children not exposed to epilepsy drugs in the womb, according to new research.

• Abbott Ordered To Produce “Overdue” Docs in Depakote Lawsuits

  December 19, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Abbott has been ordered to turn over Depakote birth defect documents by a federal judge who accuses the company of dragging its feet.

• Class Action Lawsuit Over Depakote Marketing Permitted to Move Forward

  June 27, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has approved an investor Depakote class action lawsuit by stockholders who say the company illegally marketed the epilepsy drug.

• Depakote Birth Defects Lawsuit Filed Over Congenital Malformations

  May 31, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Abbott Laboratories faces a product liability lawsuit brought by a California woman who indicates that she gave birth to three...

• Depakote Pregnancy Risk Leads To New FDA Restrictions

  May 7, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  According to a new warning issued by federal drug regulators, pregnant women should not use certain epilepsy drugs to treat...

• Study Links Risk of Autism and Depakote Use During Pregnancy

  April 25, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Danish researchers have released a new study that adds to the mounting evidence linking the use of Depakote and autism...