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Bipolar, Epilepsy Drug Associated with Birth Defects, FDA Warns

Lamotrigine (marketed as Lamictal), a drug used in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder, may increase the chances of having a baby with a cleft lip or palate if taken during the first trimest of pregnancy, the Food and Drug Administration warned today.

Read more: U.S. says Glaxo drug may have birth defect link

FDA Alert: Lamotrigine (marketed as Lamictal) Information

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