Sodium valproate

Sodium valproate

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<p>It is now accepted babies exposed to valproate in the womb have a 10% risk of birth defects and a 30%-40% risk of neuro-developmental disabilities which can be permanent. Picture: PA Photo/thinkstockphotos</p>

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Families affected by prescribing of sodium valproate in pregnancy call for inquiry

It is now accepted babies exposed to valproate in the womb have a 10% risk of birth defects and a 30%-40% risk of neuro-developmental disabilities which can be permanent.

<p>The HSE estimates that up to 1,250 children may have experienced neurodevelopmental delay after their mothers took the epilepsy drug sodium valproate/Epilim during pregnancy. Stock picture: iStock</p>

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€12m epilepsy drug settlement in High Court could open floodgates to dozens more cases

Teenager settles High Court case regarding epilepsy drug Epilim (sodium valproate) that his mother had taken when she was pregnant

<p>There are serious risks with taking Epilim during pregnancy, including developmental delay for the baby, but the counsel said these were not made clear to his client.</p>

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Boy with autism who sued over epilepsy drug taken during mother's pregnancy settles for €12m

Teenager claimed two doctors failed to properly inform his mother about the risks of taking Epilim

Boy alleges epilepsy drug prescribed to mother during pregnancy caused him neurological damage

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Boy alleges epilepsy drug prescribed to mother during pregnancy caused him neurological damage

Families affected by anti-epilepsy drug should be given 'no fault redress scheme'

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Families affected by anti-epilepsy drug should be given 'no fault redress scheme'

Families want answers on epilepsy drug that can damage babies in the womb

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Families want answers on epilepsy drug that can damage babies in the womb

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