Topamax Warnings and Precautions

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FDA warns of birth defects with Topamax

health.yahoo.net — “The Food and Drug Administration is warning women of child-bearing age that the epilepsy drug Topamax can increase the risk of birth defects around the mouth.View full resource at health.yahoo.net

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FDA warns of birth defects with Topamax

washingtonpost.com — “FDA says data show increased risk of cleft lip in children whose mothers take epilepsy drugView full resource at washingtonpost.com

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Epilepsy drug Topamax - possible link with certain birth defects but need to weigh up benefits and risks http://wapo.st/fZeISH

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FDA Strengthens Topamax Warning - WSJ.com

online.wsj.com — “The FDA will strengthen warnings on J&J's antiseizure treatment Topamax and its generic equivalents after new data suggested a higher risk for cleft palates in babies born to women taking the drug.View full resource at online.wsj.com

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FDA Strengthens Topamax Warning: The FDA will strengthen warnings on J&J's anti-migraine treatment Topamax and i... http://bit.ly/fYqIb2

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FDA warns of birth defects with Topamax - USATODAY.com

usatoday.com — “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning women of child-bearing age that the epilepsy drug Topamax can increase the risk of birth defects around the mouth.View full resource at usatoday.com

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ROMILAMUSHTAQ ROMILA MUSHTAQ, M.D. Neurologist, Physician, and Doctor

RT @USATODAY FDA warns of birth defects with Topamax, drug commonly used in epilepsy and migraines http://usat.ly/e3k6hM

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Topamax for Migraine Prevention: New Pregnancy Warning | Migraine.com

migraine.com — “Women taking Topamax (topiramate) for Migraine prevention should be aware of a new warning from the FDA regarding oral cleft birth defects cause by taking the drug during preganancy.View full resource at migraine.com

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FDA warns of birth defects with Topamax - USATODAY.com

yourlife.usatoday.com — “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning women of child-bearing age that the epilepsy drug Topamax can increase the risk of birth defects around the mouth.View full resource at yourlife.usatoday.com

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FDA warns of birth defects with Topamax - USATODAY.com

yourlife.usatoday.com — “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning women of child-bearing age that the epilepsy drug Topamax can increase the risk of birth defects around the mouth.View full resource at yourlife.usatoday.com

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FDA Warns Of Birth Defects With Topamax - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “The Food and Drug Administration is warning women of child-bearing age that the epilepsy drug Topamax can increase the risk of birth defects around the mouth. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)MedWorm Message: Register forMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.View full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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Topamax Warning Issued by the FDA - Topiramate Risks - Side Effects - Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jeffery J. Roth

jjrothmd.com — “The FDA recently issued a warning against the use of Topamax and topiramate by pregnant women and women of childbearing age. The drug has been linked to cleft and palate lips in infants whose mothers used the drugs.View full resource at jjrothmd.com

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3rd UPDATE: FDA Strengthens Topamax Warning On Birth Defects Data - WSJ.com

online.wsj.com — “3rd UPDATE: FDA Strengthens Topamax Warning On Birth Defects Data - WSJ.comView full resource at online.wsj.com

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drsilva_kids Nancy M. Silva, MD Doctor, Pediatrician, and Physician

FDA: Anti-seizure drug Topamax may raise risk of oral clefts http://on.wsj.com/eWEBdN

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Epilepsy drug Topamax risks birth defects - Health - CBC News

cbc.ca — “Women of child-bearing age taking epilepsy drug Topamax warned it can increase the risk of birth defects like cleft palate.View full resource at cbc.ca

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FDA Drug Safety Communication: Risk of oral clefts in children born to mothers taking Topamax (topiramate)

fda.gov — “[03-04-2011] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing the public of new data that show that there is an increased risk for the development of cleft lip and/or cleft palate (oral clefts) in infants born to women treated with Topamax (topiramate) during pregnancy.View full resource at fda.gov

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DrRichardBesser Richard Besser Pediatrician, Health Communicator, Physician, and Doctor

FDA Warning for women of childbearing age: Topamax can cause birth defects http://t.co/PHMpfSj Talk to your doc

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Risk of Oral Birth Defects after Taking Topamax (topiramate) During Pregnancy - EmpowHER.com

empowher.com — “Taking epilepsy drug Topamax when pregnant can give child cleft lip and cleft palate.View full resource at empowher.com

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Topamax warning: Women who haven taken it during pregnancy risk oral birth defects. http://ow.ly/49xBc

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CJF Reports on Alternatives to Controversial Epilepsy Treatments (Topamax and Depakote) During Pregnancy - Yahoo! News

news.yahoo.com — “Read 'CJF Reports on Alternatives to Controversial Epilepsy Treatments (Topamax and Depakote) During Pregnancy' on Yahoo! News. Epilepsy treatments like Topamax and Depakote have recently come under heavy scrutiny for allegedly leading to a variety of birth defects, ranging from cleft lip and palate to life-altering neural tube defects like spina bifida. The FDA has repeatedly urged physicians to warn women of childbearing age about the birth defect risks associated with such epilepsy treatmentsView full resource at news.yahoo.com

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FDA Warns of Cleft Lip or Palate in Newborns with Topiramate - ONA

oncologynurseadvisor.com — “The FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that topiramate (Topamax; Ortho-McNeil) is now being placed in Pregnancy Category D after new human data showed an increased risk of development of cleft lip and/or cleft palate in infants born to women treated with topiramate during pregnancy.View full resource at oncologynurseadvisor.com

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