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• Dementia Antipsychotics Death Risk Higher Than Previously Thought: Study

  March 25, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study indicate that dementia patients face a higher risk of death than previously believed when given Depakote, Risperdal and similar antipsychotic drugs.

• Stavzor Liver Failure Risk Results in FDA Black Box Warning

  April 14, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The drug Stavzor got a new label warning from the FDA, alerting users to the risk of liver failure that can lead to death.

• Depakote Pregnancy Use May Cause Cognitive Impairment, FDA Warns

  July 1, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Federal drug regulators are warning that side effects of Depakote and other valproate-based epilepsy drugs may increase the risk that...

• Depakote Lawsuit Filed For Children with Spina Bifida, Other Birth Defects

  May 13, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Abbott Laboratories is being sued by the families of 40 children and one mentally disabled adult who were born with...

• Depakote Birth Defect Lawsuits Filed Against Abbott Laboratories

  February 11, 2011

  Staff Writers

  More than 50 women have filed a Depakote lawsuit in recent weeks, claiming that use of the epilepsy drug during...

• Depakote Birth Defect Risk Highlighted in New Study

  June 10, 2010

  Staff Writers

  The side effects of Depakote, a popular anti-seizure medication, and other valproate-based drugs could be linked to a number of...

• Depacon, Depakote Pregnancy Warning Updated Regarding Birth Defect Risk

  December 4, 2009

  AboutLawsuits

  The FDA is updating the warning for the antimigraine and antiepileptic drug valproate sodium and related drugs, which include Depacon,...