The law firm of Hissey Kientz lawyers, LLP has announced the launch of its new website, Birth Defects Lawsuits Depakote (). In December 2009, the Food and Drug Administration warned that the use of Depakote during the first trimester of pregnancy may increase the risk of neural tube defects and other birth defects.
Austin, TX (PRWEB) September 24, 2011
Depakote was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1978 for the treatment of epilepsy. Since then, it has also been approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder and migraine.
In December 2009, the Food and Drug Administration warned that the use of Depakote during the first trimester of pregnancy may increase the risk of neural tube defects and other birth defects. Neural tube defects are a type of birth defect that affects the brain or spinal cord. The two most common neural tube defects are spina bifida and anencephaly.
According to the FDA warning 's on Depakote, Depakote women who used during pregnancy are four times more likely to give birth to a baby with birth defects compared with users of other drugs for epilepsy. Women using Depakote during the first trimester of pregnancy were 30 to 80 times more likely to give birth to a child with neural tube defects than the general population.
In addition to an increased risk of spina bifida, anencephaly and other neural tube defects cited by the FDA, the agency warned 16 other major birth defects associated with the use of Depakote. These birth defects including craniofacial defects (including cleft lip or palate), heart defects and deformities that affect other body systems.
If you or a loved Depakote used during pregnancy and gave birth to a child with neural tube defects or other side effects, contact the attorneys at Hissey Kientz to determine if you may be eligible to file a lawsuit on behalf of his son. You may contact us toll free at 1-866-275-4454 or by email at info (at) hkllp (dot) com.
Hissey Kientz about, LLP
Hissey Kientz, LLP () represents people affected by birth defects caused? The Depakote, and victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, birth defects related to antidepressant Paxil, Zoloft, Prozac, Lexapro, Celexa, Effexor, or Wellbutrin Xanax, DePuy Pinnacle ASR and hip replacement devices, acts bladder cancer, birth defects caused? by Topamax, side effects of Avandia and other defective drugs and medical devices.
Craig Whitney
Hissey Kientz, LLP
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