Women who took Topamax during pregnancy are at an increased risk for delivering children with an oral cleft, according to data from the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry. While Topamax cleft palates may create cosmetic problems, they may also lead to numerous other medical and psychological complications. Depending on the extent of the secondary complications, counseling, dental work and other medical care may be required. Women who elect to take legal action, however, may be able to recover the cost of medical bills and other damages through a Topamax lawsuit. Visit http://www.classaction.org/topamax.html to learn more and to fill out a free, no obligation case evaluation form.
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Topamax pregnancy that results in an oral defect generally requires surgery in the first 12 to 18 months to correct the cleft, with breathing and feeding difficulties requiring medical attention even earlier. Additional surgeries may be necessary in the ensuing years. However, oral clefts may lead to numerous other complications. Dental issues are not uncommon and can be expensive to fix; many children born with clefts need braces and other oral surgery to properly align their teeth. Topamax cleft lips or palates can also leave children more susceptible to ear and sinus infections, which have the potential to cause temporary or permanent hearing loss. This may require ear surgery and the implantation of tubes in the middle ear. Children born with a
Topamax cleft palate may also require emotional counseling or group therapy to help cope with their defect. They may have a negative self-image or be subject to bullying by their peers.
The presence and severity of any of these potential
Topamax birth defect complications will vary from case to case. Women who have given birth to a child with a cleft palate while taking Topamax may be able to recover compensation to help pay for medical bills, counseling, and other damages. Visit Class Action.org today to fill out a free, no obligation case evaluation form and see if you are eligible to participate in a Topamax lawsuit.
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