Topiramate Birth Defects
Topamax Birth Defects
Topamax birth defects are more likely to develop in the children of mothers who took the anticonvulsant and migraine medication (generic: Topiramate) during pregnancy, when compared to infants of pregnant women being treated with other antiepileptic drugs, according to research. Data from the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry revealed that 1.4% of infants exposed to topiramate during pregnancy developed oral Topamax birth defects, whereas only .38 to .55% of infants developed cleft lips or palates when exposed to other antiepileptic drugs. The risk of oral birth defects was much lower, only .07%, in children of mothers who were not taking anticonvulsant drugs, such as Topamax during pregnancy.
As a result of the drug company’s failure to warn of Topamax birth defects, women who delivered a child with a cleft palate or cleft lip may be entitled to financial compensation for medical bills and other damages. To find out if you are eligible to participate in a Topamax lawsuit, fill out our free case evaluation form today for a no cost, no obligation review of your Topamax birth defect claim.
Topamax Birth Defects: Cleft Palate
One of the Topamax birth defects, a cleft palate is an oral defect which occurs when the roof of the infant’s mouth does not develop normally, leaving an opening, known as a cleft, which may extend through the nasal cavity. A cleft can develop on the front part of the roof or the small flap of tissues which hangs from the uvula. This Topamax birth defect may develop by itself or with a cleft lip.
A Topamax cleft palate can typically be seen when the child is born. When this Topamax birth defect does not affect how the baby looks, it can be seen inside the mouth. Depending on the location of the cleft palate, the child may have trouble speaking, feeding, and swallowing.
Topiramate Birth Defects: Cleft Lip
A cleft lip, which is among the types of Topamax birth defects, develops when the tissues of the upper jaw and nose do not form as expected, causing a split, or cleft, in the lip. Topamax cleft lips typically involve only one side of the upper lip and rarely occur in the lower lip. This type of Topamax birth defect may occur along with a cleft palate.
If your child developed a cleft palate after you took Topamax during pregnancy, you may be entitled to compensation. Fill out our free, no obligation case review form for a no cost evaluation of your Topamax birth defect claim.
Topamax Birth Defect Lawsuits
Topamax birth defects commonly require surgical treatment, resulting in costly medical bills for the child’s parents. Due to the manufacturer’s failure to warn of Topamax birth defects, users who delivered a child with a cleft lip or palate may be able to file a claim to recover the cost of this treatment, as well as other damages. To find out if you are eligible for a Topamax lawsuit, complete our free case review form today and our Topamax birth defect lawyers will evaluate your claim, at no cost to you.