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 … [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 … [Read more...]
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