Columbia Depakote Lawsuit Lawyers
The prescription drug Depakote is the trade name given to a drug called divalproex sodium. It is prescribed to treat seizures, headaches, and some psychiatric conditions such as bi-polar disorder. Although this drug may be effective for some patients it has been linked to serious and permanent side-effects. If you or a loved one has been injured after taking prescription Depakote, you may have a legal case against the drug manufacturer. To schedule an appointment with a Columbia personal injury attorney, contact the Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC. There is no charge to have your case reviewed by our office.
Filing a Depakote Lawsuit in South Carolina
We are currently screening cases involving claims of injuries sustained by pregnant woman who were prescribed and took the prescription drug Depakote. Depakote use by pregnant woman has also been linked to fetal valproate syndrome. This is a serious medical condition that can cause children to develop facial deformities over their lifetime. The FDA has recently announced that Depakote should not be taken by pregnant woman as a treatment for migraine headaches. The FDA found that there was evidence that this medication can cause a decrease in the child's IQ.
Woman who took Depakote have given birth to infants suffering severe birth defects, including:
- Spinal Biffida
- Brain or Cardiovascular Defects
- Facial or Skull Deformities
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There is no charge to have a possible Depakote or other medical malpractice or injury legal case reviewed by our office.
To learn more about your legal rights contact the attorneys at the Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC today.
