The anti-seizure drug Depakote (search) has been linked to birth defects and lower IQs among children exposed to it in the womb, but millions of American women may be taking it without knowing the ...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Abbott Laboratories has pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $1.5 billion over allegations that it promoted the anti-seizure drug Depakote for uses that were not approved by the Food ...

Abbott Laboratories has pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $1.5 billion to resolve its criminal and civil liability stemming from its off-label promotion of Depakote, a drug that controls seizures. The ...

Abbott Laboratories has been hit with the second largest healthcare fraud penalty in the USA after reaching a settlement concerning past sales and marketing practices relating to its seizure drug ...

Infants exposed in the womb to Depakote, a drug commonly prescribed for seizures, migraines and depression, have consistently lower IQ's and higher levels of mental retardation than unexposed children ...

Abbott Laboratories said Monday that it will pay $1.6 billion to settle federal and state claims that it illegally marketed the anti-seizure medication Depakote for uses not approved by the Food and ...

Researchers reveal more pregnancy-related risks for the epilepsy drug Depakote. April 16 -- WEDNESDAY, April 15 (HealthDay News) -- When a pregnant woman takes the epilepsy medication valproate, her ...

NEW YORK AP – Generic drug developer Mylan Inc. said Thursday that a subsidiary has entered into a settlement and license agreement with Abbott Laboratories relating to a generic version of Abbott’s ...

Study: Kids exposed to epilepsy drug in utero are more likely to develop autism. Dec. 2, 2008— -- While a new study that suggests pregnant women who take the epilepsy drug Depakote may increase ...

Depakote is a medication that contains divalproex sodium. It can treat seizures, mania, and migraine headaches. Thrombocytopenia is a potential side effect. The molecule divalproex sodium breaks down ...