HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - Oct 19, 2011) - Williams Kherkher, a nationwide mass tort firm, is investigating claims made by individuals who took the prescription drug Depakote. This pharmaceutical was commonly prescribed to treat mental health conditions, but recently has been linked to a number of severe and potentially fatal birth defects.
Over the past several years, thousands of people across the country have taken Depakote or one of its generic knock-offs. This medication was approved by the FDA to treat conditions such as bipolar disorder and chronic depression. Recently, however, scientific studies have demonstrated a link between Depakote's active ingredient and increased instances of birth defects.
Women who took or currently take Depakote may have a greater risk of bearing children with the following conditions:
- Impaired cognitive development
- Anencephaly
- Spina Bifida
- Hydranencephaly
- Aortic stenosis
- Ventricular septal defect
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Cleft lip and palate
- Facial dysmorphism
- Hydrocephaly
- Craniostenosis
- Club foot
- Club hands/fingers
- Abnormal digits
- Scoliosis
The Depakote birth defect attorneys of Williams Kherkher are standing with families who have suffered the side effects of Depakote, and are prepared to help explain their legal options during this difficult time.
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Over the years, Williams Kherkher has worked hard to protect individuals from dangerous prescription medication. The firm's Depakote lawsuit lawyers are prepared to help women who believe their children may have suffered serious birth defects because of Depakote use before or during pregnancy.