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Topamax Lawyers If you have suffered from the use of Topamax, it may be in your best interest to consult with a Topamax lawyer in Washington, DC. A lawyer in Washington, DC. may be able to help you receive the compensation that you deserve. Many users of Topamax have filed lawsuits against its manufacturer, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, after using the drug during pregnancy. Claimants assert that the drug caused birth defects to their babies or that they have experienced other severe side effects.

What is Topamax?

Topamax is an anticonvulsant drug that is used to treat epilepsy and migraines.

If you or someone that you care about has used Topamax in the past you may have a claim. Contact a Washington, DC Topamax lawyer to see what your options are for seeking the compensation that you deserve.

Topamax has also been used for “off-label” bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions. The drug has been approved for use with:

Monotherapy for Epilepsy with partial or generalized tonic-clonic seizures in adults and children ages 2 and up.
Adjunctive therapy for epilepsy with partial or generalized tonic-clonic seizures in adults and children ages 2 and up.
Seizures that are associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
Prophylaxis of Migraine in adults and adolescents ages 12 and up.

Medications may be used “off-label” for conditions which have not been approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration. However, the manufacturers are prohibited from marketing or advertising drugs for off-label purposes’.

If you have used Topamax for “off-label” use, you may have suffered from some of the common and/or not as common but dangerous side effects. Contact a Washington DC Topamax lawyer today to discuss your options.

Some common side effects resulting from Topamax use include:

Burning, prickling or tingling sensations
Decreased sensitivity in skin
Difficulty with memory
Slowed thinking
Lack of appetite
Change in the way food taste
Nausea or abdominal pain
Nervousness
Speech problems
Tiredness or drowsiness
Clumsiness or unsteadiness

More severe side effects include:

Eye pain
Redness
Blurry vision
Double vision
Decreased sweating and increased body temperature
Metabolic acidosis
Tiredness
Loss of appetite
Changes in the heartbeat
Mental confusion
Suicidal thoughts
Anxiety or irritability
Aggressive behavior
Mania
Panic attacks
Birth defects

If you have suffered from any of these conditions due to the use of Topamax, a lawyer in Washington, DC. may be able to help you receive the compensation that you deserve.

In 2011 the FDA issued a warning concerning the use of Topamax. Researchers found that the use of the drug during the first trimester of pregnancy increased the number of babies born with a cleft palate by 21%

A separate study found that Topamax compared to other anti-seizure medications had a three times greater risk of cleft lip or palate when using Topamax.

Other birth defects that may be found in babies include:

Heart defects
Cleft palate or lip
Limb malformations
Low birth weight
Lung defects
Spina Bifida
Limb defects
Neural tube defects
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
Fetal death

If you or your child have suffered from side effects of Topamax, you may deserve compensation. For a highly rated Topamax lawyer in Washington, DC, contact Cohen & Cohen for a free case evaluation with no obligation.

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ms. Skibicki handled my uninsured motorist claim exceptionally well. She understood the importance of balancing justice and compensation from those involved in the dispute. She fought for a fair settlement and genuinely listened to my concerns and complaints about the process, showing empathy throughout.

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