Depakote Lawyer & Lawsuit
Recently, the FDA warned of serious birth defects associated with use of the drugs Depakote and Depakote ER.
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The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting Depakote and Depakote ER side effect claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has taken Depakote or Depakote ER and been injured, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please click here to contact our Dangerous Drug Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
More Depakote and Depakote ER Information
Depakote and Depakote ER are popular medications used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder, major depression, migraine headaches and schizophrenia. However, according to the FDA, the drugs can cause serious birth defects. The National Institute of Health estimates that women who take these medications while pregnant have a three times higher rate of babies born with major birth defects than women who do not take the drugs. The most common birth defect associated with use of Depakote and Depakote ER is spina bifida, although other neural tube, craniofacial, and cardiovascular defects are common as well. A smaller number of skeletal and limb defects and “valproate syndrome” cases have also been reported. Autism and other types of cognitive impairment problems have also been reported in children whose mothers took these medications while pregnant. These defects occur during the first trimester of pregnancy and occur more frequently in women taking higher doses.
Depakote and Depakote ER Side Effects:
- Neural tube birth defects
- Craniofacial defects
- Cardiovascular malformations
- Autism
- Cognitive impairment
- Valproate Syndrome
- Limb and skeletal defects
- Other serious birth defects
Do I Have a Depakote or Depakote ER Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting Depakote and Depakote ER side effect claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has taken Depakote or Depakote ER and been injured, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Dangerous Drug Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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