According to the agency the FDA has increased its warning to consumers of the drug Topamax as it has been linked to certain birth defects. Topamax has been linked with an increased risk of cleft lips and cleft palates in newborns. The cleft tear can range in size and degree and placement on the face.
Commentary
Topamax is a drug used alone or in concert with other drugs to treat seizures and people who have epilepsy. Cleft lip is a much more serious condition than most believe. More than just cosmetic the condition can affect hearing and can also give the child difficulty speaking. The risk associated with this blog is obviously when the drug is taken prenatally however the FDA has noted other risks beyond that of infants. Namely these risks include upper respiratory tract infection diarrhea and memory problems.
Manufacturers have a responsibility to their consumers to produce products that are safe. When a maker develops a product that poses an injury risk they could be liable in a personal injury or defective product claim. The trick to these claims are independent investigations by experts in the field of medicine that can link an injury to the use of the drug. This linking could give a victim standing to make a claim for damages like pain and suffering medical bills or lost wages.
Texas Drug Injury Attorney Michael Grossman
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