Melbourne, Australia: A new study conducted by researchers in Australia suggests that Topamax side effects could include a risk of Topamax birth defects. The study, which included both valproate and topiramate side effects, examined the link between the use of antiepileptic drugs while pregnant and the incidence of birth defects.
For the study, published in the journal Acta Neurologica Scandinavica (3/6/13), researchers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and University of Melbourne examined the data of 1,733 fetuses from 1,703 pregnancies. Of those fetuses, 147 were not exposed to any antiepileptic drug during pregnancy. Read all post…