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(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 08, 2011 ) New York, NY -- A Topamax cleft palate safety announcement has been released by the FDA to inform the public of new research which indicates that there is an increased risk for the development of oral clefts in infants born to woman taking Topamax while pregnant. Topamax (generic: topiramate) is prescribed to prevent migraines and to treat epileptic seizures, and according to the March FDA announcement, may increase the risk of Topamax cleft palates and cleft lips in newborns when taken during pregnancy. If you took this drug while pregnant and delivered a child with with a Topamax cleft palate or cleft lip, visit http://www.classaction.org/topamax.html to learn more about the legal rights available to pregnant users of the drug who delivered children with oral birth defects.
The Topamax birth defects announcement was made after the FDA became aware of new data from the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry. This information revealed that 1.4% of infants exposed to the drug during pregnancy developed oral clefts, compared to .38 to .55% of infants exposed to other anti-epileptic medications. The risk of cleft lips and cleft palates was much lower, .07%, when the mother was not taking anti-seizure medication during pregnancy.
Topamax cleft palates and cleft lips typically require surgery and other related treatments, placing a financial burden on the childÂ’s family. Women who elect to take legal action for their childÂ’s Topamax cleft palate, however, may be able to recover the cost of these treatments, in addition to other damages. To find out if you can participate in a Topamax cleft palate lawsuit to seek financial compensation, visit Class Action.org for a free evaluation of your claim. The Topamax birth defect attorneys working with the site are providing this online consultation at no cost and with no obligation.
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