According to old wives tale, cleft lip or cleft palate is a result of the mother being tripped while she is pregnant. They say if the baby has its hand over its mouth, it could result to getting cleft lip or palate as a result of the impact. Well, now we know that this condition can be a result of taking an anti-convulsant used to treat epileptic seizures in children and adults, and is also prescribed to prevent migraine headaches. Topamax, the brand name, can result in cleft lip or cleft palate – birth defects that occur when the lip or palate fail to completely fuse together. The defect can result in a small, notched lip or in extreme cases, an open groove that extends from the roof of the mouth to the nose.
When filing for product liability claim, an Austin personal injury attorney at O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath can help you. Their expertise and experience, combined with our highly trained staff, make them uniquely well-equipped to handle even the most complex products liability claims.
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