Dangers of Topamax

Many people have to turn to antidepressants when the burdens of everyday life become too much to handle.  Antidepressants like Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, and Topamax have become household names.  However, many pregnant women took the antidepressant Topamax during their pregnancy and their children were born with serious birth defects.  In addition to its use as an antidepressant, Topamax is also commonly used to treat migraine headaches and epilepsy. The drug industry failed to acquaint women with the dangers of taking Topamax while pregnant, leading to birth defects in many children.

Topamax is now manufactured with a warning label, highlighting possible side effects like birth defects when it is taken during pregnancy.  However, these warning labels do little to comfort the women and families whose children are currently suffering from serious birth defects caused by Topamax.

Birth Defects Associated with Topamax

Birth defects can be traumatizing for any family, especially when they require multiple treatments and are expensive to care for.  Some of the birth defects that have been linked to the drug Topamax include:

• cleft palate
• cleft lip
• hypspadias

These birth defects are fortunately not usually fatal, but they can be very expensive to treat and may require multiple visits to hospitals and healthcare facilities. This can create a financial burden for families who are struggling to pay medical bills.

Contact Us

If you or a woman you know took Topamax during pregnancy and your child was born with a serious birth defect, you may be able to take legal action against the drug company.  Contact an experienced birth defect attorney of Williams Kherkher today at 800-641-9810 to discuss your personal case.