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Jun-24-14 Billings, MT Kari blames the doctor for prescribing Depakote and the mother for taking it during her pregnancy. “Sadly, my stepson Jaxon is the victim because of his developmental problems related to Depakote,” says Kari. Seven-year-old Jaxon has been diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder. He has severe ADHD and is on a very high do... - Mother Warns About Depakote Birth Defects
Mar-9-14 Fayetteville, GA “If someone told me about Depakote birth defects, I would never have taken it,” says Tishonnia. “My doctor did warn me about Depakote side effects such as mood swings and nausea but he didn’t know about birth defects either.” Tishonnia, age 37, just recently discovered from a friend the correlation betw... - FDA to Issue New Warnings Over Depakote Birth Defects
May-19-13 Washington, DC Continued concern over Depakote and its association with potential birth defects has prompted the federal drug regulator to issue additional warnings about valproate (Depakote). The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be adding new warnings to the drug’s labeling. Depakote, which is indicated for the treatment of bipolar dis... - Depakote Birth Defects: An Uninviting Badge
Mar-22-12 Washington, DC While Depakote birth defects such as cleft palate can be surgically repaired over time, in many instances, there are lingering scars and after-effects that can last a lifetime. Those effects can severely impact a life. Depakote is an anti-convulsant medication prescribed to manage and help control seizures. To such patients, valpro... - Depakote Given from the Womb through Kindergarten: Outcome Learning Disabilities?
Oct-14-11 Raleigh, NC Anthony's wife took Depakote (divalproex sodium) during her pregnancy; their son has been diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. Carol took the drug while she was pregnant and also during three years of breastfeeding. Her son hasn't yet been diagnosed but Carol and his teacher believe he has a learning disorder. Over the last few years, Lawyers... - Depakote Attorney "Time Is of the Essence"
Jan-16-11 Orlando, FL Patients who have been harmed by Depakote or who have children who suffered Depakote side effects should not wait to file a lawsuit. That is the advice of J. Benton Stewart II, attorney at Stewart Law, P.L.L.C. Although some Depakote side effects can take years to develop, parents who think their children were harmed by Depakote should spea... - A Litany of Depakote Birth Defects that Are Not Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Jul-13-10 Seattle, WA When Cindy was a teenager, she was diagnosed with epilepsy. Her neurologist prescribed Depakote . "I became pregnant and wasn't told to stop taking the medication," she says. "My first child was born with a heart malformation and my second child was recently diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome, but I didn't drink when I was pregnant." C... - Depakote Warning: Do Not Get Pregnant
Feb-1-07 Lexington, NC Back in 1981, Sonja Ashby was prescribed Depakane, similar to Depakote , for epilepsy. Sonja and her husband wanted children but they were warned by her doctor that it could cause severe birth defects so they decided it wasn't worth the risk. Then Depakote came on the market. Fast forward to 1985: "My husband read an article about a docto... - Depakote Spina Bifida Lawsuit, Abbott Laboratories
Dec-12-14 Portland, OR Valerie was taking Depakote for bipolar disorder but stopped taking it when she was pregnant. “I didn’t know I was pregnant until my ninth week and by that time the damage was already done,” she says. It is not uncommon for women to not know immediately that they are pregnant. In Valerie’s case, she was told that... - To Take or Not to Take Depakote: A Mother’s Agonizing Decision
Aug-14-14 Philadelphia, MS Joanie had a tough decision: stay on Depakote and risk Depakote birth defects or stop the antiepileptic drug and risk seizures. She took her doctor’s advice and has lived with guilt for more than a decade. When Joanie found out she was pregnant in August 2003, the first thing she did was ask her doctor about Depakote risks. &l... - Depakote Birth Defects Versus Seizures
Oct-27-13 Portland, OR Beverly says she felt stuck between a rock and a hard place when she was taking Depakote and became pregnant. But after her son’s Depakote birth defects became apparent, Beverly thinks she made the wrong choice. “My doctor advised that I stay on Depakote during my pregnancy and just lower the dose because having a seizure wa... - Abbott Settles Depakote Lawsuits for $1.6 Billion
May-11-12 Washington, DC Abbott Laboratories has agreed to settle a Depakote lawsuit alleging the company illegally marketed its drug for off-label use. The Depakote settlement will see Abbott pay approximately $1.6 billion, including a $500 million criminal fine, according to The Washington Post (5/7/12). An investigation into Abbott's marketing of Depakot... - Abbott Laboratories Faces Whistleblower Lawsuit Concerning Depakote
Dec-2-11 Chicago, IL Abbott Laboratories, maker of Depakote faces a whistleblower lawsuit alleging the company illegally marketed its epilepsy medication. According to the Chicago Tribune (11/13/11), a whistleblower lawsuit was filed in 2010 by Thomas Spetter Jr, who alleges he was told to market Depakote, an epilepsy drug, for off-label uses. Specifical... - Research Links Depakote to Birth Defects
Dec-9-10 Boston, MA For women who suffer from seizures, the question of whether or not to take Depakote and risk Depakote birth defects might be more straightforward than with other medications. Studies have suggested a risk of serious Depakote side effects in babies exposed to Depakote prior to birth, leading researchers and the US Food and Drug Administration... - Depakote Tales from the Kitchen Table
Oct-7-10 Gilbert, AZ Living with bipolar disorder or chronic migraine headaches is a challenge—and many doctors put their patients on Depakote to relieve their symptoms and to give them a chance to function. However, various Depakote side effects, including liver problems, temper that advantage. And warnings from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)... - File a Depakote Lawsuit Sooner Than Later
May-15-14 Akron, OH When Stephanie discovered Depakote birth defects, she had mixed emotions: she finally had answers and with that some relief, but she is also furious with the Depakote manufacturer - and herself. “My 10-year-old son has a mild form of cerebral palsy and I have always wondered if the Depakote I took in the early months of my pregnancy was... - Depakote New Warning - Decreased IQ Scores
Jul-8-13 San Diego, CA Not once during Catherine’s pregnancy was she told to stop taking Depakote . “I always read warning labels on every medication and I don’t remember reading any warnings not to take Depakote during pregnancy,” says Catherine. “I don’t know whether or not I qualify for a Depakote lawsuit but I should ha... - When It Comes to Depakote and Pregnancy, Be Pro-Active
Jun-13-13 Chicago, IL “I am furious with the Depakote manufacturer and my doctors, and I blame myself for my son’s Depakote birth defects,” says Terry. “It has taken me many years to get past this, but what can I do? Maybe I can help someone else by getting the message out: Do not take Depakote.” Terry (not her real name) was dia... - Reasons for Prescribing Depakote Could be a Factor in Lawsuits
Dec-6-12 Orlando, FL As with many medications, there could be a variety of reasons for prescribing Depakote . Although Depakote is mainly used and approved as an anti-seizure medication, it can be prescribed off-label to treat migraines. The problem is that the risk of Depakote side effects experienced by the infant, including a reported risk of Depakote birth d... - Depakote Birth Defect Lawsuits Keep Coming
Jul-10-12 Port Huron, MI Not many weeks after being hit with a $1.6 billion settlement bill over accusations of illegal off-label marketing of Depakote for unapproved uses, manufacturer Abbott Laboratories has been hit with more litigation alleging Depakote birth defects . The Madison County Record (6/28/12) reports that plaintiff Nicolas Battle has filed a...