I have a friend who is on the way and she is unaware of so many foods and medications that are not allowed for a pregnant woman. I had to give her some of my insights and experiences when I was pregnant. During my pregnancy, I have been aware of being careful of taking anything right away, usually I consult everything to my OB-Gyn and I sometimes research about medications before taking it. One of the dangers of taking anything without you knowing is the side effects. One example is Topamax, an anti-convulsant used to treat epileptic seizures in children and adults, and is also prescribed to prevent migraine headaches. Topamax can result in cleft lip or cleft palate – birth defects that occur when the lip or palate fail to completely fuse together. Great thing there are Austin personal injury attorney who can help in Topamax lawsuit where in a mother who has a child that suffered due to side effects can seek help from firms like At O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath, which has lawyers who understand that the child’s injuries may not be the mother’s fault – instead, possibly a dangerous side effect of Topamax. Interested about this? O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath – Personal Injury Lawyers – 808 West Avenue, Austin, TX. 78701 – 512-494-9949.