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Jan-6-12 Santa Fe, NM For women dealing with epileptic seizures, the risk of Depakote side effects might not seem like much of a concern. But, if they are taking the epilepsy drug for migraines and are told the reported side effects could include a risk of Depakote birth defects, their concern might increase. Among the reported birth defects associated with Dep... - Depakote Birth Defects May Depend on Dose
Jun-12-11 Stockholm, Sweden A recent study found that Depakote birth defects and such risks associated with other epilepsy medications may depend on the dose with which they are administered. According to HealthDay , the study, which was conducted by researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, reportedly found that four of the five most typ... - Academic Problems Linked to Depakote and Other Epilepsy Medications
Nov-27-10 Portland, OR A new study has found another possible side effect of epilepsy drug Depakote . The study suggests that teens born to women who took two or more epilepsy drugs while pregnant do worse in school than teens not exposed to the medications prior to birth. This could add one more item to the list of Depakote side effects, which reportedly include... - Did Depakote Play a Role in Child's Death?
Feb-15-10 Quincy, MA The state medical examiner in Massachusetts has ruled that a four-year-old girl's death at her family home was the result of a drug overdose. Rebecca Riley, who died on December 13, 2006, was prescribed clonidine—a high blood pressure medication that can be used as a sedative in children—for ADHD, and Depakote for bipolar disorde... - Psychiatric Drugging of Children Intolerable-Betrayal of Innocence
Mar-8-09 Washington, DC The following is the third and final article in the series Psychiatric Drugging of Children . Part 2 explains how a -year-old girl named Rebecca Riley died of an overdose after being diagnosed with ADHD and bipolar disorder by Dr Kayoko Kifuji, at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, and placed on a three-drug cocktail.... Reb... - Rebecca Riley's Estate Awarded $2.5 Million
Boston, MA: A $2.5 million settlement has been reached between the estate of Rebecca Riley, and Tufts Medical Center psychiatrist Dr. Kayok Kifuji. Rebecca Riley died at the age of 4 from an overdose of clonidine prescribed by Dr. Kifuji. Her parents, Michael and Carolyn Riley were convicted of first-degree murder and second-degree murder respectively... - Antiepileptic Drugs Nearly Doubles Risk for Suicidal Behavior
FDA Mandates Labeling that Warns of Risk of Suicidal Behavior The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it will require the manufacturers of antiepileptic drugs to add to these products' prescribing information, or labeling, a warning that their use increases risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (suicidality). The action includes all ant... - Depakote Decision Difficult for Pregnant Moms
Sep-20-14 Houston, TX When weighing the benefits of taking a medication against the potential negatives, people usually consider the severity of the condition being treated. More serious conditions might make a person willing to take a drug with more serious risks. For pregnant women taking Depakote and worried about Depakote side effects, the risks of having un... - Study Links Depakote with Lower IQ
Feb-12-13 Atlanta, GA A new study suggests the use of Depakote while pregnant is linked with having children with a lower IQ. Previous studies suggested that Depakote side effects included an increased risk of so-called Depakote birth defects in children exposed to the anti-seizure medication prior to birth. The most recent study, published online in The Lan... - Depakote One of Few Epilepsy Drugs Not Linked to Increase Fracture Risk
Jan-25-11 Calgary, Canada While a new study shows that many epilepsy drugs increase the risk of bone fractures in older adults, Depakote was the lone exception to be tested, HealthDay News reports. According to the news provider, Canadian researchers examined the medical records of 15,792 people age 50 and older who experienced non-traumatic fractures betwe... - Patients with Liver Problems Should Be Wary of Depakote Side Effects
Jul-20-10 Abbot Park, IL Patients who may be prescribed sodium valproate and have liver problems should be sure to inform their doctor about their medical history, as their condition could lead to serious Depakote side effects . Sodium valproate is prescribed for a variety of functions and is found in several different medications, according to Helium.com. The... - New Study Warns of Depakote Birth Defects from Valproic Acid
Jul-5-10 Atlanta, GA A recent study on the effects of valproic acid ( Depakote ) found a slightly increased risk of birth defects when used by pregnant women in the first trimester. Researchers are urging women to use alternative drugs to control epileptic seizures while pregnant, according to the 6/9/10 issue of Consumer Health News. "These findings provide f... - Valproate (Depakote) Birth Defect Risk 30 to 80 Times Higher
Jun-8-10 Washington, DC It has long been known that Depakote , which is used to treat and manage epilepsy, carries a high risk for birth defects when prescribed to pregnant women. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) quietly issue a "reminder" to women and their doctors in December of last year with regard to the risks associated with valproate sodium and r... - Why Take Lyrica and Other Anticonvulsant Drugs Associated with Birth Defects?
Jan-30-17 Washington, DC: Not all anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) are made equal. Some AEDs, including Lyrica , are known to be associated with more birth defects than others. So why are they prescribed to pregnant women and/or women who may get pregnant? The latter question is raised because some women don’t realize they are pregnant until late in their fir... - GSK To Pay $3 Billion to Settle Avandia Claims
Nov-3-11 Washington, DC A $3 billion settlement has been reached between GlaxoSmithKline, the maker of the controversial diabetes medication Avandia, and federal authorities, ending investigations into whether or not the company marketed drugs for unapproved uses, among other charges. According to media reports, the GSK settlement tops the $2.3 million paid... - Study Says Women Taking Depakote Can Safely Breast-Feed
Dec-15-10 Atlanta, GA A new study indicates that women taking epilepsy drugs can safely breast-feed, while the risk of Depakote birth defects still exists for pregnant women taking the drug, Bloomberg Businessweek reports. According to the study, children whose mothers took Depakote or other epilepsy drugs while breast-feeding did not appear to suffer any n... - European Study Links Depakote to Birth Defects
Jun-22-10 Groningen, Netherlands A recent European study revealed that pregnant women who use the antiseizure drug Depakote during their first trimester put their babies at risk of six types of birth defects. ABC News reports that the study, led by Lolkje T.W. de Jong-van den Berg of the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, analyzed more than 98,000 preg... - Hypospadias Listed as One of Many Dangerous Depakote Birth Defects
May-30-10 New York, NY Users of the bipolar medication Depakote may already know that the medication poses a slew of different health risks, especially to expectant mothers and their unborn children. One of the most significant birth defects that can develop from the usage of the drug is hypospadias. Hypospadias is a unique birth defect typically occurring in... - Judge Orders Drug Manufacturer to Turn over Emails in Depakote Investigation
Apr-16-10 Abingdon, VA The Chicago-based pharmaceutical manufacturer Abbott Laboratories was ordered to hand over some of its chief executive's emails to federal investigators after it was alleged that the company improperly marketed the antiseizure drug Depakote . The US Attorney's Office for the Western district of Virginia accused Abbott of prescribing Depa... - Causes of Autism Not Fully Understood
Jun-9-12 Santa Fe, NM When it comes to causes of autism , not much is fully understood. Debate still rages about the link between immunizations and autism, even though the research that established such a link has been largely discredited. But there are other drugs that have been linked to the development of autism. One study has suggested a link between use of...