Depakote Side Effects
Depakote use may increase the risk of a number of major birth defects, many of which could have been avoided if adequate warnings were provided by the drug maker. At RxRecall.com, our dangerous drug attorneys are presently evaluating potential Depakote lawsuits.
If your child has suffered as a result of prenatal Depakote use, a trial-tested Depakote lawyer can help you hold those responsible for your child’s suffering liable for their negligence. We’re investigating Depakote claims involving spina bifida, cleft palate, abnormal skull formation, malformed limbs, urinary problems, heart defects, and mental disabilities.
To determine if your family is eligible for a Depakote birth defect lawsuit, contact RxRecall.com or call 1-800-918-4559. Schedule a free case consultation today. Our Depakote attorneys will carefully evaluate your claim and explain your legal options. We represent Depakote victims nationwide.
The Potential Dangers of Depakote
Depakote was approved in 1983. Manufactured by Abbott Laboratories, Depakote is used to treat epilepsy and, in some cases, depression. However, as a result of inadequate warnings, Depakote has been used by many pregnant women, resulting in devastating birth defects and malformation for children throughout the United States.
Research has linked side effects of Depakote to an increased risk of birth defects when taken as early as the first trimester of pregnancy, before many women even know they are pregnant. If proper warnings had been provided, women who were planning to become pregnant or those not practicing birth control, could have taken a different anti-seizure medication during pregnancy, as not all epilepsy drugs have the same risk of birth defects as Depakote.
In late 2009, the FDA required Abbott Laboratories to update the warning label on Depakote, to ensure that women of child-bearing age are aware of the risk of major birth defects.
Abbott Laboratories has known or should have known that their medication may put pregnant women at increased risk of having a child with Depakote birth defects and malformations, but failed to warn consumers of the risks involved with using their drugs.
Depakote Side Effects
Depakote use has been linked to the following serious side effects:
- Spina Bifida
- Head and Brain Malformation
- Arm or Leg Deformities
- Missing or Extra Fingers or Toes
- Deformed Head or Face
- Cleft Palate
- Holes in the Heart Walls
- Mental Disability
- Low IQ
- Autism
- Cephalic Disorder
If your child has suffered as a result of prenatal Depakote use, an experienced Depakote lawyer can help you hold those responsible for your child’s suffering liable for their negligence. Call 1-800-918-4559 to schedule a free case consultation today. Our Depakote attorneys will carefully evaluate your claim and explain your legal options.
Contact Our Depakote Attorneys
Use of the anti-seizure drug Depakote during pregnancy has been linked to a number of major birth defects, including spina bifida, abnormal skull shapes, cleft palates and holes in the heart. These defects can lead to life-long health and quality of life problems for children.
As a consumer and a patient, you have the right to trust your medication is safe. Tragically, this is not always the case. When a pharmaceutical company acts negligently, its actions can result in serious side effects. Victims however, may recoup damages through a successful product liability claim against the drug’s maker.
Well versed in the product liability laws that protect consumers, our Depakote attorneys have handled countless lawsuits involving harmful pharmaceuticals. If you have experienced Depakote side effects, contact us today and discuss your potential Depakote lawsuit with an experienced RxRecall.com trial attorney.
