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Jan-19-13 Chicago, IL For some patients who took Depakote for migraines or seizures--specifically women who became pregnant while using the medication--their use of the drug has left them with many questions. Those questions include whether or not Depakote side effects affected their unborn babies, causing issues such as so-called Depakote birth defects. Other w... - 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... - Plaintiffs in Michigan Allege Depakote Birth Defects in Lawsuit
Oct-3-12 Port Huron, MI Yet another Depakote lawsuit has been filed by a handful of plaintiffs alleging valproate, a drug prescribed to treat epileptic seizures and symptoms stemming from bipolar disorder, was responsible for the emergence of various birth defects in their children. Depakote was initially approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)... - Depakote Associated with Higher Risk of Birth Defects
Sep-7-12 Gainsesville, FL When it comes to choosing whether or not to take Depakote , many patients and doctors examine whether the risk of Depakote birth defects is worth the benefits, and in many cases it is. After all, the medication is designed to prevent seizures, which can have serious consequences for pregnant women. But when there are other drugs that co... - Certain Medications Linked to Autism
Aug-29-12 Seattle, WA The link between autism and medicines is still not well understood, although research suggests links between maternal use of certain medications and autism. For example, a link between the use of SSRIs and autism has been suggested in preliminary research, although more research must be done to further establish the link. The concern for... - Mothers Sue Abbott Labs for Depakote Birth Defects
Aug-5-12 Chicago, IL One has to wonder about the true motivation behind large pharmaceutical companies who are called to the carpet for allegedly marketing their products off-label. Doctors have the authority to prescribe them that way, but for manufacturers such promotion is off-limits. Still, companies such as Abbott Laboratories Inc., the manufacturer of Depak... - Parents Look For Answers on Autism
Jul-29-12 San Francisco, CA While debate rages on about the causes of autism and people argue whether there is a link between vaccines and autism or SSRIs and autism, parents are left wondering whether there was anything they did to cause their child's autism. Mothers, specifically, are concerned that medications they took while pregnant may have played a role i... - 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... - “I’m Fighting This ER Bill All the Way” Says ER Overcharges Victim
Jul-2-12 Corsicana, TX Acting on the advice of a doctor at her local clinic, Robin went to the Dallas hospital emergency room with symptoms of food poisoning—nausea and diarrhea. Turns out, she simply had a urinary tract infection and was sent home after a few hours with two prescriptions. Then she received an ER bill for more than $3,000. “These Emer... - Risk of Birth Defects Reportedly Doubles With Depakote Use
Jun-24-12 Seattle, WA If you have never heard of fetal valproate syndrome, you are probably not alone. But for some women who took Depakote while pregnant, Depakote birth defects are a serious concern. Infants exposed to the medication are reportedly at an increased risk of suffering Depakote side effects, including serious health problems. Fetal valproate sy... - 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... - 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 Investigation over Marketing of Depakote
Apr-11-12 San Diego, CA Determining whether a drug's side effects include a risk of birth defects can be difficult, but researchers have reportedly linked Depakote side effects with an increased risk of Depakote birth defects. For women taking Depakote, the question of whether the drug outweighs its benefits may be an especially important one to ask. In 2010,... - 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 Birth Defects That Linger Even After Repair
Feb-5-12 Washington, DC While Depakote is an important drug used to help control and treat seizures, concern remains with regard to its association with Depakote birth defects. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in fact, recently identified divalproex sodium (Depakote) as having a link to severe birth defects and Depakote side effects as evidenced by so... - Studies: Risks of Congenital Defects Increased in Users of Depakote
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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - Despite Positive Study, Depakote Side Effects Still Exist
Sep-23-11 Zurich, Switzerland A recent study suggests that adding an older seizure drug to standard treatment can help extend the lives of people suffering from the brain cancer glioblastoma, but the fact remains that Depakote side effects still present a serious health issue. According to WebMD , the study, which was published in the journal Neurology , fo...