Topiramate Precautions and Warnings

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

empr.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 empr.com

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Anti-epilepsy drug topiramate triples the risk of birth defects like cleft palate, the FDA warns - latimes.com

latimes.com — “The anti-epilepsy drug topiramate triples the risk of cleft palate and other birth defects of the oral cavity when taken during the first trimester of pregnancy compared with other anti-epilepsy drugs, the Food and Drug Administration warned Friday. In addition to being used to control epileptic seizures, the drug, sold under the brand name Topamax, is FDA-approved for preventing migraine headaches and is used off-label for some other purposes, including appetite control. For those uses, the risView full resource at latimes.com

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Anti-epilepsy drug topiramate triples the risk of birth defects like cleft palate, the FDA warns - latimes.com

latimes.com — “The anti-epilepsy drug topiramate triples the risk of cleft palate and other birth defects of the oral cavity when taken during the first trimester of pregnancy compared with other anti-epilepsy drugs, the Food and Drug Administration warned Friday. In addition to being used to control epileptic seizures, the drug, sold under the brand name Topamax, is FDA-approved for preventing migraine headaches and is used off-label for some other purposes, including appetite control. For those uses, the risView full resource at latimes.com

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FDA issues warning about anti=epilepsy medication -- worry about links to increased risk of birth defects http://lat.ms/g7TcLZ

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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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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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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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Hepatitis C Warnings | HCV Precautions

healthyhepper.com — “There a few warnings and dangers that everyone with Hepatitis C should know. My doctor forgot to mention of a few of these precautions for those with Hepatitis C to me! HCV information for those newly diagnosed with Hepatitis C, HCV Facts, Hep C warnings, and an objective review of Hepatitis C alternative medicine, complimentary HCV treatment, and herbal remedies.View full resource at healthyhepper.com

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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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Topamax for Migraine Prevention: New Pregnancy Warning - http://goo.gl/cS94N

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Black Seed Expert: Warnings and Precautions About Black Seeds

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Must be heated, Too much #toxic, oil can't mix with meals! RT @HealthyLivingTM Warnings, Precautions on Black Cumin Seed: http://dld.bz/Tsuk

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DES Health Risks and Precautions - Harvard Health Publications

health.harvard.edu — “In 1971, the FDA warned doctors to stop prescribing DES after it was linked to a rare cancer of the vagina and cervix in the daughters of women who took the drug while pregnant. Many studies since then have confirmed links between DES exposure and various health risks.View full resource at health.harvard.edu

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DES health risks and precautions, from Harvard Women's Health Watch - http://bit.ly/9vZtac

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Prolonged Period Of Cold Weather Ahead Prompts Warnings To Take Winter Precautions - Alabama Department Of Public Health

medicalnewstoday.com — “Alabama residents should take precautions as the state faces an expected prolonged period of cold weather. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures at several locations across CenView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Benlysta (belimumab) Side Effects, Warnings and Precautions, Dosing, and mechinisam of action is included on MedicineNet.com

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Shingles Vaccine (Zostavax, Zoster Vaccine Live) Side Effects, Complications, Warnings and Precautions by MedicineNet.com

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Take Extra Precautions To Prevent Heat Illnesses During Heat Advisory

medicalnewstoday.com — “The Alabama Department of Public Health advises the public to be alert to the warning signals of heat illnesses now that the National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a heat advisory whiView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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