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Lawsuits Against Topamax

Anapol Schwartz personal injury law firm is now seeking to represent cases of infants with cleft palate and cleft lip born to mothers who took Topamax during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Topamax (generic topiramate) is a drug used for anti seizures or to prevent migraine headaches. It may also have other off label uses such as neuropathic pain, anger control, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) associated nightmares, metabolic diseases like adiposopathy, self injurious skin pricking, essential tremor, cluster headaches, and alcoholism.

For women who are of child bearing ages or who want to get pregnant, taking Topamax during the first trimester is dangerous to newborns. Topamax raises the risks of cleft birth defects.

In March 2011, the FDA announced the dangerous relationship between taking Topamax during the first trimester and cleft birth defects.

Pharmaceutical manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure that the drugs they make don't cause harm. Some drugs have dangerous side effects, while others have the potential to cause long-term damage like birth defects. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a regulatory role in approving and monitoring drug safety, the manufacturer is liable for any injuries from their medications.

Mothers are urged to contact Anapol Schwartz to find out what your legal options are.

People may worry that they cannot afford a lawsuit against a drug company. Not to worry because if you agree to retain Anapol Schwartz and they think your situation is the right fit for their unsafe drug litigators and agree to be retained; you both a sign an agreement. As the plaintiff, you have no out-of-pocket expenses. Anapol Schwartz law firm would take your case on a contingency fee basis.