Dilantin Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, a Dangerous Skin Condition
Dilantin, the anti-epileptic drug that has been in use for decades is one of many drugs associated with the related skin conditions Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Though these conditions are rare, when they do occur they put the patient at risk for permanent skin and organ damage and blindness. … [Read more...]
$15 Million in Damages Awarded to Child for Birth Defects Linked to Depakote
This week a St. Louis jury found that a Minnesota girl’s birth defects were caused by the epilepsy medication Depakote her mother took during pregnancy and the jury awarded the child $15 million in damages. The jury returned the unanimous verdict on Tuesday and is now considering whether to award punitive damages as well, the St. … [Read more...]
Company notes association between anti-epileptic drug, cleft palate in babies
Anti-Epileptic Drug Increased Risk Of Birth Defect. Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline is informing pregnant women of a possible association between an anti-epileptic medication and cleft palate or cleft lip in newborns. The statement, issued Tuesday after discussions with Health Canada, says new data from a pregnancy registry suggest an … [Read more...]
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