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Taking Depakote while pregnant could potentially be dangerous. The drug has been linked to cognitive problems (such as decreased IQ scores, autism, and Asperger syndrome) and physical birth defects among babies, including:
If your child has suffered complications because of exposure to Depakote during pregnancy, you can speak to our attorneys who are studying the drug’s side effects.
News reports now indicate that even when a woman stops taking Depakote after finding out she is pregnant, the drug may still injure the fetus.
One woman reportedly had issues getting pregnant and was surprised by the news that she was expecting a child. She had an alpha-fetoprotein (AFP screening test) at 18 weeks and another ultrasound at 21 weeks, finding out that the child had spina bifida. She then elected to terminate the pregnancy.
“I didn’t know I was pregnant until my ninth week and by that time the damage was already done,” the woman said.
The law firm of Zoll & Kranz, LLC has brought numerous lawsuits against Abbott Laboratories, Inc. and AbbVie, Inc. accusing the drug manufacturers of making and distributing a very dangerous product (Depakote) and hiding Depakote’s true dangers from women who might be pregnant.
If you used Depakote or a related drug, and this caused a child to develop one of the cognitive problems or physical birth defects listed above, contact our attorneys. We use innovative technology to investigate claims and have a medical doctor on staff who is also an attorney. Your child should not have to suffer through life because of Depakote-related injuries.
Zoll & Kranz, LLC – Defective Medical Drug and Device Lawyers
Michelle is a founding partner of Zoll & Kranz, located in Toledo, Ohio. Michelle has been a plaintiff’s lawyer for the entirety of her practice – over 32 years. She devotes the majority of her time to complex consolidated litigation and class action including advocating for people injured by medical devices, prescription medications, or corporate negligence.
This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy and clarity by the team of writers and attorneys at Zoll & Kranz, LLC and is as accurate as possible. This content should not be taken as legal advice from an attorney. If you would like to learn more about our owner and experienced Ohio injury lawyer, Michelle L. Kranz, you can do so here.
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