The FDA has released a safety announcement revealing a link between Topamax birth defects and the migraine and seizure medication. According to the March FDA safety announcement, new data shows an increased risk of cleft palates and cleft lips in children born to women being treated with Topamax or the generic topiramate during pregnancy. As a result of this safety announcement, the birth injury attorneys at Morgan and Morgan would like to hear from mothers who took Topamax or its generic versions during pregnancy and delivered a child with an oral birth defect. If you suspect your child’s cleft palate or cleft lip was caused by use of Topamax during pregnancy, visit http://www.forthepeople.com/topamax-and-pregnancy--11-2895.html and complete the free case review form for a no obligation, no cost review of your claim.
According to data from the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry, infants exposed to Topamax during pregnancy have an increased risk of developing oral clefts. The data revealed that 1.4% of infants exposed to the drug during pregnancy were born with oral birth defects, compared to .38 to .55% of those exposed to other anti-seizure drugs. The rate of oral birth defects was much lower, .07%, in infants who were not exposed to this type of medication during pregnancy. Due to the risk of Topamax birth defects, the FDA decided to strengthen the label on the branded drug, as well as its generic versions.
If your child was born with Topamax birth defects, you may have legal recourse. Women who delivered children with Topamax birth defects may be able to file a lawsuit to seek compensation for medical bills and other damages associated with their child’s oral cleft. To find out if you may have legal recourse for your child’s Topamax birth defects, visit ForThePeople.com and complete the free case review form. The birth injury lawyers working with the site are offering this online consultation at no cost and remain committed to protecting the rights of those who bore children with Topamax birth defects.
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