Cleft Palates Injury Lawsuits
Topamax May Be Linked To Cleft Palates And Other Birth Defects. A cleft palate is an opening in the roof of the mouth in which the two sides of the palate do not join together, as an unborn baby develops. A cleft palate can occur on one side (unilateral cleft palate), or on both sides (bilateral cleft palate). Cleft palates are one … [Read more...] about Cleft Palates Injury Lawsuits
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
Topamax Side Effects May Lead To Birth Defects Lawsuits
Topamax Side Effects And Birth Defects. The lawyers at our firm are currently offering free consultations to victims of Topamax (topiramate) birth defects and side effects. In July 2008, a study was published in the journal Neurology that found that babies born to women taking Topamax during pregnancy had an increased risk … [Read more...] about Topamax Side Effects May Lead To Birth Defects Lawsuits
Pennsylvania Centralizes Topamax Birth Defect Lawsuits
Topamax Birth Defect Lawsuits. Lawsuits alleging the epilepsy and migraine medication, Topamax, caused babies to be born with birth defects, including cleft lip and cleft palate, are making their way through Pennsylvania state courts. On September 16, all Topamax birth defect lawsuits filed in the state were centralized in … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Centralizes Topamax Birth Defect Lawsuits
Women Taking Topamax Should Chose Birth Control Carefully
Women Taking Topamax Chose Birth Control. Women who use Topamax should know that they can't rely on hormonal birth control if they are of childbearing age. That's because ‘Topamax’ and other anticonvulsant drugs can increase the metabolism of estrogen and progesterone, leading to failure of hormone-based birth control. According … [Read more...] about Women Taking Topamax Should Chose Birth Control Carefully
Topamax Adverse Event Reports Detail 100+ Birth Defects
Topamax Adverse Event Reports. More details are emerging about the types of birth defects that might be associated with the antiepileptic drug Topamax (topiramate). According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's (FDA) Adverse Event Report database, there have been a total of 244 reports made to the agency of … [Read more...] about Topamax Adverse Event Reports Detail 100+ Birth Defects
Topamax for Migraine Raises Uric Acid Levels
Topamax for Migraine Heart Risk. Topamax (topiramate) to treat migraines can increase levels of uric acid in the blood, a new study says. Some research has shown that high uric acid levels can increase the risk for cardiac problems. Topamax, made by Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, a division of Johnson & Johnson, was … [Read more...] about Topamax for Migraine Raises Uric Acid Levels
