Robert D. Rowland

Depakote Safety Risk

ALERT: Depakote Birth Defect Warning

Research suggests a link between spina bifida and the use of Depakote when taken during pregnancy. Depakote (divalproex sodium) is a drug used to treat various types of seizure disorders, sometimes used together with other seizure medications. Depakote is also used to treat the manic phase of bipolar disorders (manic-depressive illness), to prevent migraine headaches, and chronic pain.

Depakote may interfere with the closing of the fetal spinal column, which is supposed to occur in the first month of pregnancy. The spinal column protects the brain and spinal cord, and spina bifida refers to any birth defect involving incomplete closure of the spine.

Babies born with spina bifida have an opening in the spinal column that puts them at risk for infection and spinal cord damage. Most children with spina bifida will require lifelong treatment for problems that result from damage to their spinal cord and spinal nerves.

Before prescribing Depakote, health care professionals should warn patients of childbearing age about the potential hazard to the fetus if a woman becomes pregnant while using the drug.

If you or a loved one suffered using Depakote (divalproex sodium), please contact us.

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