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Depakote Lawsuits

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Depakote (divalproex sodium) is a drug manufactured by Abbott Laboratories, designed to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. Depakote and other valporic acid based drugs have been used to treat seizures associated with epilepsy, migraine headaches as well as the manic and depressive components of bipolar disorder.

Depakote Side Effects

Depakote has been linked to liver damage in some patients with liver problems and in children. Some of the side effects have included:

• Fever
• Rash
• Depression
• Swollen glands

Depakote and Birth Defects

The link between valproic acid-based drugs like Depakote and birth defects has been known about for some time. In December 2009, the FDA warned that valproate and Depakote had been associated with a higher risk of neural tube defects and other major birth defects, such as craniofacial defects and cardiovascular malformations, when taken by pregnant women.

Children of women who took Depakote had associated birth defects, including:

• Spina bifida
• Atrial septal defect (a hole in the heart)
• Cleft palate
• Hypospadias (an abnormality in the opening of the urethra in boys)
• Polydactyly (extra fingers or toes)
• Craniosynostosis (one or more sutures on a baby's skull close prematurely).

If you took Depakote and you or your child suffered any of these possible side effects then attorneys at The Law Offices of Robert Davis are ready to help. Please call our office today at 800-529-5072 or complete the short form on this page for a free case evaluation.

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