Depakote Birth Defects

Depakote (Divalproex) is known generically as divalproex sodium and is prescribed to treat epileptic seizures, manic depressive disorder, epilepsy, migraine headaches and symptoms associated with neuropathy.

Use of Depakote has been associated with birth defects, most commonly with spina bifida. One study has shown that of women who took Depakote while pregnant, over 20% had babies with adverse outcomes. Generally, the higher the dose of Depakote taken while pregnant, the greater the chance of a birth defect occurring.

Birth defects from taking Depakote can include:

• Coarctation of aorta
• Atrial septal defects
• Hydronehrosis
• Cleft Palate
• Dysplastic ribs
• Pulmonary stenosis
• Hand malformations
• Undescended testes
• Hydrospadias
• Hydroplastic right heart
• Intrauterine growth retardation
• Neural tube malformations
• Developmental delays
• Death

If you become pregnant while taking Depakote, contact your doctor immediately. It is important that if you contact our firm and speak to an experienced Depakote Birth Defect Lawyer who will evaluate your claim at no charge. We will analyze your case and advise whether you are entitled to compensation. Contact us here.