St. Louis Depakote Attorneys
Depakote
Depakote (divalproex) is used to treat certain types of seizures and convulsions. The drug, manufactured by Abbott Laboratories, gained FDA approval in 2000. On May 3, 2007, doctors reported that expectant mothers with epilepsy who took Depakote to control seizures were at increased risk of having a child with mental deficits.
The damage to these babies is astounding. Studies show that toddlers exposed to Depakote scored seven to eight points lower on I.Q. tests at age 2 than those whose mothers had been taking other epilepsy drugs while pregnant, the study discovered. Further, they were twice as likely to score in the range associated with mental retardation. These findings were presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in Boston. Since that time, several new studies have been published which reveal the increased the risk of mental deficits and other birth defects, like neural tube problems.
Contact Depakote Injury Lawyers
While our firm is based in St. Louis, Missouri, we are able to help you in handling dangerous drug cases nationwide. We are fortunate enough to have great relationships with attorneys across the country. If you live outside Missouri and have been injured by a defective drug, we may be able to handle your case directly and if not, we can team up with one of our colleagues in your state. If you or a loved one has been injured by one of these dangerous drugs, please call us for a free case consultation at (314) 322-8515.
