Have You experienced SPINA BIFIDA?
Spina bifida is the most common disabling birth defect in the United States. It is a type of neural tube defect, which is a problem with the spinal cord or its coverings. It happens if the fetal spinal column doesn't close completely during the first month of pregnancy. There is usually nerve damage that causes at least some paralysis of the legs. Many people with spina bifida will need assistive devices such as braces, crutches or wheelchairs. They may have learning difficulties, urinary and bowel problems or hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluid in the brain.
There is no cure. Treatments focus on the complications, and can include surgery, medicine and physiotherapy. Taking folic acid can reduce the risk of having a baby with spina bifida. It's in most multivitamins. Women who could become pregnant should take it daily.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Drug Side Effect Episodes associated with SPINA BIFIDA
| abilify Episodes: 9 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| amoxicillin Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| atorvastatin Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| avonex Episodes: 6 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| betaseron Episodes: 6 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| byetta Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| carbamazepine Episodes: 7 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| cetirizine Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| clamoxyl Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| clomid Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| clozaril Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| combivir Episodes: 4 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| depakene Episodes: 2 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| depakote Episodes: 6 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| dilantin Episodes: 2 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| dipiperon Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| enbrel Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| enoxaparin Episodes: 2 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| ergenyl Episodes: 2 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| etonogestrel Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| excedrin Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| femara Episodes: 2 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| flexeril Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| fosamax Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| fosfomycin Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| geodon Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| glatiramer Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| humira Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| ibuprofen Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| kaletra Episodes: 3 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| keppra Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| lamictal Episodes: 12 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| lamotrigine Episodes: 13 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| levetiracetam Episodes: 4 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| lovenox Episodes: 4 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| metformin Episodes: 12 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| mirena Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| norco Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| noroxin Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| norplant Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| novorapid Episodes: 4 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| nuvaring Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| paroxetine Episodes: 2 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| paxil Episodes: 29 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| pentasa Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| pepcid Episodes: 3 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| prednisone Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| prenatal Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| rebif Episodes: 5 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| rhinocort Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| ribavirin Episodes: 3 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| salazopyrin Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| salbutamol Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| seroquel Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| seroxat Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| singulair Episodes: 2 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| soriatane Episodes: 3 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| stilnox Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| sustiva Episodes: 7 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| tegretol Episodes: 5 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| topamax Episodes: 8 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| trileptal Episodes: 3 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| tums Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| valproic Episodes: 2 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| vexol Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| vimpat Episodes: 3 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| vioxx Episodes: 2 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| viracept Episodes: 3 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| xenical Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |
| zonegran Episodes: 1 | Diagnosed with major depression.Side effects: cardiac failure, myocarditis More |