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May 6, 2013

Pregnant women shouldn't use valproate drugs to prevent migraines, FDA warns

Pregnant women should not use migraine-prevention medications containing valproate sodium due to a higher risk of decreased IQ scores in children, the Food and Drug Administration warned.

January 15, 2013

Supernus appoints Victor Vaughn as SVP sales

A maker of drugs for epilepsy has appointed a new executive.

January 10, 2013

FDA approves Wockhardt epilepsy drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic epilepsy drug made by Wockhardt, the company said.

June 7, 2012

FDA approves GSK, XenoPort drug for shingles pain

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug made by GlaxoSmithKline and XenoPort for treating pain associated with shingles.

January 12, 2012

Prasco to distribute authorized generic drug for seizures, pain

Prasco Labs will act as the distributor for an authorized generic version of a Shire anticonvulsant drug, the company said Thursday.

June 20, 2011

ReportersNotebook — Chain Pharmacy, 6/27/11

A generic drug maker has been granted approval from the Food and Drug Administration to manufacture its version of a urinary tract infection treatment.

May 23, 2011

Mylan receives FDA approval for generic Depakote Sprinkle capsules

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug for epilepsy made by Mylan.

April 26, 2011

Lamictal XR receives FDA approval as monotherapy

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new indication for an epilepsy drug made by GlaxoSmithKline, the drug maker said Monday.

November 8, 2010

Upsher-Smith to extend epilepsy drug trial

Drug maker Upsher-Smith Labs will add an extension study to its late-stage clinical trial of...

September 8, 2010

FDA approves expanded use of Saphris

Merck's supplemental drug applications for its atypical antipsychotic received approval from the Food and Drug...