Pfizer Working With Federal Prosecutors in Probe of Drug Marketing
The marketing practices of epilepsy drug Pfizer Inc. (PFE) confirmed that the world's largest drug maker is working with federal prosecutors in the investigation into the marketing practices of epilepsy drug Neurontin of its acquired company Warner-Lambert Co . "We are working with the government," said spokeswoman Mariann … [Read more...] about Pfizer Working With Federal Prosecutors in Probe of Drug Marketing
Lawsuit Alleges Epilepsy Drug Depakote Caused Child’s Spina Bifida
Epilepsy Drug May Cause Spina Bifida. Research Found Epilepsy Drug Depakote Can Cause Birth Deffect. In a lawsuit filed against Abbott Laboratories, the family of a girl born with spina bifida alleges that the anti-epilepsy drug Depakote caused the child's birth defect. On October 19, United States District Judge Nancy … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Alleges Epilepsy Drug Depakote Caused Child’s Spina Bifida
Topamax Cleft Birth Defects
Topamax in the news: Click here to view New York Times story: March 4, 2011 | Women Warned About Epilepsy Drug Click here to view New York Times story: April 30, 2010 | Drug Makers To Pay Fine Of $81 Million Click here to view New York Times story: March 13, 2007 | Drug Maker Subpoenaed About Marketing Click here to view … [Read more...] about Topamax Cleft Birth Defects
Young Boy Suffering from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome After Taking Epilepsy Drug
A boy Is Now Suffering From a severe SJS Reaction After Taking The Epilepsy Drug. A growing number of drugs have been tied to the very serious and, sometimes, fatal allergic reaction, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS). Now, a seven-year-old boy is suffering from a very severe SJS reaction after taking the epilepsy drug, Tegretol … [Read more...] about Young Boy Suffering from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome After Taking Epilepsy Drug
Epilepsy Drug No Help Against Migraines
Epilepsy Drug No Help Against Migraines. The epilepsy drug oxcarbazepine was strongly believed to have prevented migraine headaches; however, a new study suggests that this is not so. Epilepsy drugs such as oxcarbazepine have long been used for migraine prevention, according to Dr. Stephen Silberstein of the Jefferson … [Read more...] about Epilepsy Drug No Help Against Migraines
Epilepsy Drug Can Increase Risk for Newborns
Epilepsy Drug May Cause Mental Deficits. Doctors reported yesterday that expectant mothers with epilepsy who took a commonly prescribed drug to control seizures were at increased risk of having a child with mental deficits. Toddlers who had been exposed in the womb to the drug Depakote, from Abbott Laboratories, scored … [Read more...] about Epilepsy Drug Can Increase Risk for Newborns
More Risks to Unborn in Depakote
Taking Epilepsy Drug Depakote While Pregnant May Result To A Birth Defect. One in four women who took the widely used epilepsy drug valproate while pregnant gave birth to children who were mentally retarded, double the rate among women who took other epilepsy medicines, researchers said. The report, presented at the … [Read more...] about More Risks to Unborn in Depakote
