A Pennsylvania jury has awarded $3 million to a couple who alleged their child’s birth defects were caused by in vitro exposure to Janssen Pharmaceutical Inc.’s anti-seizure drug Topamax. Janssen is a division of Johnson & Johnson.
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Topamax
A commonly prescribed anticonvulsant, Topamax (generically known as topiramate) offers treatment to adults and children who suffer from seizures or migraine headaches. For seizure treatment, the drug is prescribed to patients who are at least two...
Topamax Maker Failed to Adequately Warn of Cleft Risk
Kelly Anderson took Topamax for migraine headaches throughout her pregnancy from December 2007 through August 2008. The Anderson’s daughter, Payton, was born with a cleft palate and bilateral cleft lip. Payton underwent multiple surgeries to...