anti-nausea drug banned in 80's

I'm looking for the name of the drug that was prescribed for anti-nausea in pregnancy in the 70's and 80's that was subsequently banned because of problems it would cause female children.  Also any information about the effects to the child (22)attempting pregnancy.

[Still_AndiJ]

My mother took that same med while pg with me and while we do not know if it had anything to do with my issues, I have had 4 m/c and 2 successful pregnancies. I will do some looking and see what I can find. I will post the results on this thread.


Andrea

[Still_AndiJ]

The med was called Bendectin. Here is a little blip I found on www.babycenter.com:

You may have also heard of Bendectin (which combines an antihistamine with vitamin B6). This drug was once widely used in the United States to treat morning sickness, but controversy over its safety during pregnancy

[marje]

Andrea,
Thanks so much for your help.  I didn't even know the drug name and your information sets my mind at ease.
Marjean

[susieheim]

I was one of the thousands of women who took Benedictin in 1977 and 1980 for nausea and vomiting during both of my pregnancies. My oldest daughter has poly-cystic ovary disease and  has suffered with endometriosis  for approximately 15 years, She had been unsuccessful  during all of these years to get pregnant but just this week we have gottnen the news that her first invitro treatment was successful and she is due to give birth in late August 2008 or early September.  I can't help but wonder if this drug may have had something do with all of her female problems.

[AndiJ78]

I am not sure as the same ingredients in Bendectin are in Unisom and a prenatal. both of which can and are often allowed in pregnancy. There many things that can cause PCOS, including something as easily remedied as being overweight. Endometriosis remains a mystery to many as far as the root cause is concerned. I suppose one may never really know if the two are related. At any rate, congratulations on the upcoming grandchild!

[mistymeadow78]

I myself am in the same boat as many people  asking the golden question, did bendectin cause my fertility issues? My OB and fertility specialist says that I have no problem concieving but my issue is with carrying a healthy pregnancy past 6 weeks. I have had 9 pregnancies in total 1 resulting in an ectopic pg and 1 resulting in my beautiful daughter who as time goes by I realize more and more how much or a blessing she really is. But this still doesn't take away the pain and morning for the others lost. if there is anyone out there who can shed some more light and provide other information it would be greatly appreciated.

[AndiJ78]

Bendectin wasn't linked as far as I know, I have been asked by every OB is my mother took DES (Diethylstilbestrol) while pregnant as that has been clearly linked to spontaneous abortion (miscarriage), ectopic pregnancy, and pre-term delivery.

http://aje.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/154/4/316

As far as Bendectin, it has still been widely used around the world. I did come across one study that mentioned an increased risk of pyloric stenosis, but yet another that suggests the use of Bendectin is linked with a DECREASE in congenital heart defects. As you can see, the research is still be performed and can show many different end results.

But I have not found any conclusive evidence to link it with infertility.

I, too, have suffered through multiple losses, 5 total. But I cannot imagine how hard it must have been on you to lose so many.  I was blessed with three boys, my first came after my 3rd loss and then one loss between my first and second son and then another between my second and third . I underwent several tests after my 4th loss, all of which led to no conclusive answers. They were made aware of the prenatal exposure to Bendectin, which was considered insignificant. In the end, my testing pointed to "bad luck."

I suggest you google "Bendectin and Infertility" or "Prenatal exposure and infertility" The results brought back so much information, way too push to post here.

I hope some day you find your answers.

[TucsonKate]

Hi Susie:
I am also doing research on morning sickness drugs that my mom may have taken in 1980 to see if any of them are related to my fertility problems.  I am 28, and have also been diagnosed with PCOS.  We have been trying to get pregnant for 3 years.  I have had two miscarriages and no successful pregnancies.  If you find out any more link between Benedectin and PCOS/infertility please post your info!  I would be very interested to know.  And congrats on the grandbaby, I'm thinking positive thoughts for you.

[NicoleBurns]

Hi, just wanted to let you all know, I came across this page while researching general materials involving Bendectin to supplement a legal paper I am writing. I am very familiar with the case itself and am writing about the particular scientific grounds that were at issue in that case, as it is a landmark for use of expert testimony. The case itself makes it very clear: the drug manufacturer had a vast epidemiological study using about 130,000 people, and found no link to the defects, BUT the people who were suing alleging defects caused by the drug had several other experts, all very well renowned, who reanalyzed the SAME information and found a link, as well as doing many other kinds of tests (animal, test tube, etc) and were all of the opinion that the drug DOES cause birth defects. Please just be aware that informal research on any drug you think you might take is not enough, you will come up with lots of contradictory information on old drugs, and very positive information on new drugs: the FDA and others have literally dropped the ball on this, if you can possibly avoid taking drugs at all during pregnancy that is your best bet by far. Keep in mind that the drugs being put out over the last 10 years or so are only tested by the companies that make them, and all negative research is NOT PUBLISHED, so even doctors will not have access to it. Hope that is helpful, and good luck.

[Damron]

I am 31 yrs old, and male. Both my mother and her sister were taking "BENEDECTIN" in 1977.  I and my cousin was diagnosed with enlarged aortic valves with abnormalities, sadly he did not survive a 2nd birthday. As I survived a grocery list of defects began showing. My feet are flat, all 10 toes have fused knuckles (they dont bend), my fingers are increasingly curling down and toward the thumb. I've struggled with fainting, cesures, migrians, and bowel disorders since birth. In my mid-20's diagnosed with mitral and tricuspid valve stenosis. At 28 I recieved a prostectic mitral valve and told to expect surgical attention of the tricuspid within 5-10 yrs.

65 % of females and 40 % of males born 1976-1982 with in utero exposure to "BENEDECTIN" have some type of physical abnormality. This seems to be more than just "bad luck" to me. This drug was shelved when cost exceded profit for that reason alone. 25 yrs later "BENEDECTIN" (minus the vitamin B-6) is "safe again", being sold again, and guess why ..... it's profitible again. I wonder what this comment board will look like in 2010, does history really repeat itself?

[tootsie850]

My mother took Bendectin when she was pregnant with me in 1976.  I have two older sisters and one younger sister.  Mine was the only of my mother's pregnancies in which Bendectin was taken.  None of my sisters has had any difficulting in becoming pregnant nor carrying their babies to full term.  I, on the other hand, have had countlesss problems with infertility and miscarriages.  Coincidence?  Maybe, but I have been extensively tested for the cause of my infertility and no apparent cause has been found.  I am not overweight, nor do I have any physical abnormalities.  Should I just chalk my situation up to bad luck or coincidence?  Possibly.
If you are looking for the FDA to come out and say, "Ooops, sorry.  Yeah, it really does cause birth defects." It's just not gonna happen.  If you're one of the moms who took Bendectin back in the 70's and you're blaming yourself for your daughter's infertility, DON'T.  You did nothing to purposefully hurt your child.   However, if you are a mother who is considering taking any medication during pregnancy, please do your own research.  The FDA and health care professionals are not going to tell you if any drug is 100% safe because they simply do not know.  There is no way for the FDA to say that a  drug is not harmful until the public tries it for a few years.  That's when they come out and say, "Oops we didn't know it could do that.  Stop taking it."  Don't be an "oops".  Be dilligent in your research and don't get all of your information from any one individual or source.  Hope this is helpful.  Best of luck to you!  

[nb326]

I am a 28 yr old female, My mother took Bendectin in Australia in 1981. I have had seven operations for polycystic ovaries and countless others that went untreated. I have also for the last 10 years had increasing arthritis in my knees, hands, feet and back which started at a young age. As I have gotten older I have started to notice that my right side of my body is slightly larger than my left ( more than the doctors generally say is nomal). The latter of these issues is how I came accross this blog. I had always wondered if that drug had anything to do with the size discrepencies, but had no idea that there was a link to polycystic ovaries.

If anybody knows of any journal articles that have been published regarding this drug that would be very helpful

regards

[littleone_1]

I took Bendectin for my 1975, 1978 and 1981 Pregnanies and not one of my three chidren have any unusal problems.  They all need glasses but my husband and myself are both very near and far sighted.  Diabetes is my family but none of my young adults have that problems.  Is possible I was lucky or could it be that I'm multi-racial and that was genetic aid.

[Cmazzullo77]

My mother was one of the mothers involved in the lawsuit in reference to bendectin in the 80s.  I have a list of abnormalities including  a malformed hand, my right side larger than left, calcium deficiency, arthritis in many joints, and probably more that I am not aware of.  My mother says there was a settlement for this lawsuit but it was withdrawn because some of the mothers felt like the settlement was not enough money.  Now that I am older and am having more problems, because of natural body deterioration along with these abnormalities, I wish there was some money out there for me. The doctors told my parents that my problems would get worse as I got older and boy were they right.  You know what would make me happy?  To know why and how.  I am an analyst by nature and I would like to know exactly what happened, bendectin or not I would like to know.  

[Cheryl544]

I began taking this drug in 1982 with my first pregnancy, I was so sick and when I began taking it I felt so much better but now after fearing this drug may have caused all the problems my daughter has faced the last 10 years I wish I had suffered through the sickness!  She has so many female problems, back and hip problems, surgeries and was hoping to learn more about anyone else having these issues?  Does anyone know if there is site where there are more blogs or other sites with more information on this drug? Thanks so much!

Cheryl

[squirrelgirl65]

My Mom took Bendectin when she was pregnant with me and I am struggling with similar things to others here -- 3 miscarriages (no live births), endometriosis, PCOS.  I did some searches after coming across these posts and found this website with a lot of information:

http://www.birthdefects.org/research/bendectin_1.php

It blows all the other articles you read about how safe Bendectin was out of the water and makes an important distinction.  Prior to 1976 Bendectin had three ingredients -- B-6, doxylamine and dicyclomine.  The articles I've found about how safe the drug is only talk about the two ingredient version, which has B-6 and doxylamine.  

The article explains how dicylomine -- especially in combination with doxylamine -- is a cause of malformations and is likened to thalidomide.  I've only read the first article so far, but it doesn't seem to indicate anything about it causing fertility issues -- BUT it doesn't appear that the effects of this drug beyond what is noticed at birth has been studied.  If you take the time to read the article you will see how badly the whole thing was handled.  Reading other people's stories here really has to make those of us who were exposed to it wonder!!!

[squirrelgirl65]

Update: Part Two of the article talks more about the ingredient doxylamine for those of you who took or were exposed to the drug after 1976 -- although in the first article it explains that because there was never a recall of the three ingredient version there could have been women exposed to this one up until 1982, when the five year shelf life would have passed.

[f1ydave]

30 year old male: My mother took this pill only a few times when she was pregnant with me. 1979-1980, She hated pills. I was born legally deaf, but have about 85% hearing in 1 ear. I also have deformities of my ears. She still had the bottle years later she saw a talk show addressing the issues people where having that had taken the pill.

[aliouk]

I am 29 and have recently found out I have what's called a 'bicornuate uterus'. This can cause miscarriages and early births. My mom took an anti - morning sickness drug when pregnant with me in 1980, and also with my brother and sister (1979 and 1976). She doesn't remember the name of it though. My brother and sister both have abnormalities in the reproductive organs, and so now I'm starting to wonder if the meds my mom took had an effect on us.
Anyone else whose mother took Bendectin have a bicornuate uterus??

[rebecculus]

i found out that i had a bicornuate uterus when i was 7 weeks pregnant with my first daughter during an ultrasound.  my mother took benedectin when she was pregnant with me in 1976.  i have had two successful, though breech and painful pregnancies.  both kids born via c-section.  i have suffered from migraines from early childhood and an irregular menstrual cycle.  

[MissH1984]

I am a 26 yo female and just recently found out my Mum took Bendectin in 1983 when she was pregnant with me. I have had problems ever since puberty with cystitis and irregular menstral cycles. Now I am trying to concieve (conceive) and finding it near impossible. The more research I do into bendectin the more I think it's all related... I think we are only beginning to see the real effects of what this drug has done.

[Jbrimmage]

I'm a 26 year old male with a long list of birth defects.  I am wondering if anyone has had any physical deformities of the brain?  I have been plagued with migraines and other issues since i was really young.  Has anyone else discovered cerebral infarx?

[I_have_suffered]

My mother also took this nausea pill in 1975 while pregnant with me. I was born with severe abnomalities. My fingers and toes did not fully develope in both hands and my right foot. I also have scoliosis. My mother had a cyst the size of a grapefruit on her ovary when I was young, and I can't help but wonder if this drug was the cause. I see that there was a lawsuit filed, many years ago. I think that it is time for those of us that this drug has affected to take a stand and file another lawsuit.

[naenae79]

my mother took the same med while pregnant with me in 1979. I have been unsuccessful in getting pregnant. I want to know if anyone has filed a lawsuit and won. Please get back with me!

[sdug]

If morning sickness is a defense mechanism against the ingestion of toxins, the prescribing of anti-nausea medication to pregnant women may have the undesired side effect of causing birth defects or miscarriages by encouraging harmful dietary choices.[9]

Woman who do not have morning sickness have a higher rate of miscarriage and birth defects.

Doing some research (I think my brother has fertility issues because my mom took it with him) it seems almost like the drug itself isn't the problem, it is the fact that the drug is surpressing a function of our body meant to protect the fetus. Research has shown that morning sickness may very likely be a protective mechinism for the fetus because of toxins in foods etc. So possibly you'all are experiencing birth defects not because of the drug but because the drug surpressed your mothers natural defenses for you. More proof to show GO NATURAL, stop trying to medicate for everything. God made us a certain way, our bodies know what to do. Stop messing with nature!

[sugarbear25]

I am a 32 year old female,
My mom took Bendectin in 1978 when she was pregnant with me for her morning sickness, my dad was in the navy stationed in Charleston, South Carolina, there at the Naval Hospital is where she got the pill Bendectin for morning sickness.  I have severe SVT's (Supraventricular Tachycardia) heart problems in which I take medicine for 3 times a day. I was born without a tear-duct in my right eye, which I have had surgery for, and I was born with no eye teeth. I believe that these are all malformities/birth defects caused by the Bendectin that my mother took while she was pregnant with me.
When my mom got pregnant with my brother in 1981, she wanted the little purple pill ( Bendectin) that she took with me for morning sickness, and the Naval Hospital  in  Charleston, South Carolina wouldn't give her the Bendectin pill beacause it had been banned for causing birth defects.
I have a healthy 5 year old boy, but I didn't carry him full-term, I had several ultrasounds done while I was pregnant because of the medicine I was taking for my SVT's. I ended up having a emergency C-section.
I see that there was a lawsuit filed, many years ago. I think that it is time for those of us that this drug has affected to take a stand and file another lawsuit.

[mjw1979]

I am a 31 year old female and my mother took Bendictin while she was pregnant with me. I have 4 healthy children who were all carried full term, I never had any miscarriages or fertility problems/treatments. However,  I did have scoliosis for which I had corrective surgery at age 17.   I am missing 9 adult teeth, and my wisdom teeth. When baby teeth fell out as as a child there were no teeth to replace them. I was just wondering if anyone else had similar birth defects??

[Jayla09]

First I just want to say that while I feel for all of you and what you are going through I have to admit that it's somewhat of a relief to not be alone in this battle. So thank you for whoever started this blog.

I'm 31 and while my mother was pregnant she was prescribed Bendictin to help with the nausea. This discussion just came up recently due to more medical issues I am experiencing. At age 11 I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumetoid arthritis and asthma. When I was 18, I was diagnosed with endometreosis and told I had a bicornuate uterus. Now at 31 I am fighting a battle with Chrone's disease and a severe second round of arthritis. On a side note (I also had 3 baby teeth until I was 29 as there were no adult teeth to replace them). I have two brothers both of which were born fine and my mother did not take any meds during those pregnancies.

As I mentioned before I am greatful to know there are others out there. I do not know if this is something caused from these meds that were taken but if there is any help out there I'm here to listen. I'm very happy to see that most of you have been able to conceive, which I am praying I will some day be able to do myself. So thank you for that. It's just nice to know I am not alone and that there may be an actual reason all this is happening to me.    

[queens5]

my son is 41 years old and he is one of the 33 millions children who born severely disable mentally and physically.the ingredients in the medicine were Lynch and  Turpin, known as pain thinner ingredient on paints.Merryl dow pharmaucetical industry corporation they claim they ban the medicine from the market on 1956 .it bull. some of the doctors my have received commissions from them  by pushing the medicine and precribe it to the patients specially if they were under age ,meaning guinny pigs like they thought we were.the federal in their last and final report not ony affected the fetus but the mother  and the future sibblings.609-880-3955. this final report came in 1993,butthey stated their concern for the future sibblings because the medicine was allready in the mother system. later they change their name to metabolize vitamin company.to my knowledge some went to jailed. i sue but rumor are being circulated that they stoled the actual amount assign to my son and my self.it is 9 digit amount and everyone is covering for each other.some should notified the us president about the manhattan supreme court.

[Alidrak]

I am 28 and my mother took Bendectin while she was pregnant. I am a celiac (allergy to wheat), I have PCOS, endometriosis and hypothyroidism. I have had 2 surgeries this year for endometrial cysts, one in each ovary. My mouth and teeth did not form properly so there was not enough room in my mouth for all of the teeth- so some were pulled out. I had curved big toes so I had to wear metal braces on my legs for 6 months in order to walk properly.
I am also praying I can conceive given my history. It is all very sad and I pray for myself and any woman who has a painful existence. It does help to hear what others have to say on the matter- and like someone mentioned above that there may be a reason.

[ahavah441]

I am 33 years and my mom took this and another (now illegal) drug when pregnant with me. I have lived my life with all sorts of problems like a deformed heart, deformed kidney, scoliosis, deformed intestines, migraines, fainting, digestive disorders, and the list goes on... All of the life challenges this has caused me has been more of a blessing than a curse, supporting my spiritual growth and emotional maturity development. Now I would love to have children and certainly hope I can. I have had only 2 miscarriages and no children yet. I devoted my life to taking impeccable care of my body when i was 15, to give it every chance to heal. I feel healthier now than i have ever been. I have a very strict diet that i enjoy very much and have moved to the mountains to breath clean air and drink clean water. Endometriosis is often associated with an acidic diet. I am blessed to not have it. There seems to be little anyone can do about the FDA's crimes. There is always something we can do now. I encourage you all to focus on the positive and care for the body you have been given to your greatest ability. If you dont see the benefits, at least you tried and you will be right with God and yourself when you transition. Many blessings to you all.

[Sharon1431]

Just wondering if anyone taking Bendictin suffered from premature abruption of the placenta?  When my first child was born part of my placenta was dead from separation from the wall, and my third child was stillborn at 7 1/2 months.  Upon checking the placenta from his birth, a huge bloodclot was found behind the placenta where it had separated from the wall.  I had four births, but only took the medication with the first and third child.  Have always wondered if there was any connection.  

[lovingmom323]

I am a mother who took Benedectin (in the l970's) with two of my four pregnancies. One of my daughters was born with a submucus cleft pallet(spelling?)  and eye problems...both of which required surgery in childhood.She is now married and trying to become pregnant. It doesnt seem to be happening...eight months of waiting so far.
    Another daughter has very irregular menstrual cycles, had to have several teeth removed, all at one time, to make room for permanent teeth and also needed to wear a brace on her feet in childhood. One of the two girls also has learning disabilities.  My other two children have no medical issues...but I did not require anti-nausea meds with them.
     I feel incredibly sad that one little med that I took ( when all else failed to help me keep food down in pregnancy) might prevent my daughters from having children. Just today my daughter told me she prays that God will let her have a baby. She and her husband want one so badly.
    ( Incidently Ladies, be very careful not to fall for "adoption scams"...)
    I too believe that it is just far too much of a coincidence for so of us many to have had similar experiences while taking the drug ,for it not be caused by the drug.   Kind of like what I heard someone say once,  "when I pray all kinds of coincidences happen, when I dont pray none happen..."
    I think we need to keep talking about this! If the drug DID cause it then maybe, just maybe, some wonderful women and their children will be spared our pain by avoiding taking it.

[Daniellekee]

Hi there, my 5 year old daughter has a sub mucose cleft palate, mild spinobifia hearing loss and a heart murmur. I have been reading up on the drug diclectin wich I took during pregnancy. And it was recalled in the u.s because it caused birth defects.  I am pursuing legal action against the manufacturer.

[pobody]

there is another forum full of people just like you all and myself where i have slugged it out with strangers on this subject victims of bendectin on facebook and the peoples medicine forum also.So horrible that they get to get away with these hundreds of thousands of lives forever affected by defective birth. .. For the morning sickness really or is it the money or is it the population control like what and how do they go on pushing the ill mommies to be onto what clearly isnt safe to the child so...

[chesa1524]

I'm not sure what drugs are safe and which ones are not. I'm on my forth pregnancy and have been hospitalized 4 times because of dehydration because of my morning sickness. My morning sickness is an all day sickness and I'm 4 months pregnant and have lost over 35 pounds. I have tried to avoid taking meds but, it is also unhealthy for me to not keep anything down including water while I'm pregnant. If any of you have advice please let me know.

[bonnets]

I took Bendectin for both my second and third pregnancies, resulting in both of  my daughters being profoundly deaf. My son is fine, I did not take Bendectin for that pregnancy. We have no family history of deafness. The formulas of the original Bendectin was relatd to Thalidomide, which also showed ear deformities and hearing loss. As both of my girls  had almost identical losses , we tend to feel this was due to the medication.
I also have a friend who took Bendectin during her son's  pregnancy , he had limb reduction and heart defects!

[teresa6]

I took Bendectin in 76, 77, 79, 82 when preg.; I have a daughter from 77 with multiple birth defects, uterine, heart, auto immune, sons had birth defects too...I would like more information on any class action lawsuits etc. Seems like this drug really did a lot of bad things to out unborn babies, I never took any other meds except prenatal vitamins, ***@****  

[queenanna]

My husand and I were stationed in Gaeta, Italy (U.S. Navy) when I became pregnant in 1980 and was prescribed Bendectin. . I delivered my daughter in April 1981 and she was born with Transpostion of the Great Vessels. She had open heart surgery at six months old. She is now 30 and just had a check up and not doing well. She is waiting for results of Echo and MRI and will probably need follow up surgery. She was told that she cannot have children due to her heart. Feel so guilty and to this day, I believe her heart problems were due to taking Bendedtin. Interestingly there is no record in my medical file that I was ever prescribed this medicationl

[tedro]

I am a 33 year old male born with a malformation of my left arm.  And guess what?  My poor mother had been perscribed bendictin for her morning sickness problem.  If there is no danger in pregnant women taking this drug then why has it been pulled from the shelves by its manufacturer for the last twenty + years?  Why are so many people affected by this coincidence?  I say coincidence my *** this company knows it has done us harm and has proven it by pulling the drug off the market.  It is time to try again to get justice for our suffering!  Please let me know if there are any lawsuits being persued so I can join in, I know the supreme court ruled on this already but I have a hard time beliving that we are not entitled to some sort of compensation.

[Jrenshaw]

I just wanted to add that my mother also took this drug in 1973 while pregnant for me, and I also have PCOS.  I have been told by several people in the medical profession that the two are related.

[arjaysilver]

Has anyone heard of an anti-nausea drug known as "pink & blues" used in the late 50s and 60s? I thought it might be somehow be related to the drug that was banned. I know of a person that has Hip Displaysia that is most common in dogs. I wounder if there is a connection.

[Turtletoe1978]

I am a 33 year old female who's mother was also given *Bendectin*. I have battled many health problems over the years, and also have a deformed foot. My Right foot is wider then the left by great amounts, my second and third toes are postioned in the V shape pulling away from one another a little more everyday. The third toe is my Turtle :) as I call him...(The large cushion of fatty tissue sits on top like a turtle shell) I started calling it my turtle as a way of dealing with deformity. The second toe is wide and fat all the way around. They both cont. to get larger....The top of this foot also is puffy and it to cont. to get larger. I have had surgery on it but it just keeps coming back. I have also suffered IBS, Acute Back Pain Chronic Back Pain ,severe menstrual pains with severe bleeding problems that have landed me in the hospital and after finally having two kids I ended up with a Hysterectomy. I also suffer from migraines,iron-deficiency anaemia and I have Hypothyroidism. Does anyone know of any current class action suits against the company or is anyone intrested in being a part of one. There are several sites I have found where the familys had at one time tried but what about thoes of us that have to live with the aftermath of this drug !!!!

[jrwoodchuck]

Hello my name is Brent I was born in Cuba, my dad was at gitmo and see that alot of birth defecs where military related.I was born in 1976 with one ear,and to many small complications to speak of ie allergies,ashma,flat feet,the ear do have hav 12 tubes,cut off to line up with cannal better,.....i had just flat side with no ear,did the whole rib cut out whole drilled cokecular implant now left with a mess and pain i dont wish on anyone,ringing that could break glass and no equalibreum on left side,i have had 29 surgries,and would ask anyone who knows best rout to take to get help taped out over 150,000.00 in bills,and 1200.00 for just meds,800.00 every three months for bandaids ,i dont no if maybe was a law suit that was inplace for bendectin,or what to do but cant belive how much there or similar cases,live in s.c.

[midget711]

I took Bendectin in 1977 while I was pregnant with my daughter and now she suffers with  poly ovarian cysts and the odds she will ever get pregnant are slim to none

[SAMMYKAT4]

whom so ever said that this medicine was ban on the 80's lie.this medicine was supose to be band on the 50's.and Merryl Dow Pharmaceutical industry ,someone went to jail ,because of it.they were caught with their pants down,when they [FDA]and the authorities proved they included a chemical name lynch  but worth of all the other chemical was TURPIN [ an ingredient found in paints know as TURPINE.this medicine was provent in the last report from the FEDERAL court base in Bendectin,that they were concern about the future sibblings because the turpine was all ready in the mother system,it cause ADHD or other for of mental disability.i sue,them but they withhold back the imformation,and both side of the lawyers committed  before ,during and after case went to pre-trial perjury,obstruction of justice. Turpin is a paint thinner ingredient that Merryl Dow pharmaceutical Corporation  use in the making of BENDECTIN.they lie and so are the Doctor's for accepting the commision to push the drug in the market.my son was born in May 22 of 1969,he is phisycally and mentally disable ,but i have never gave  up on him,he some times use a wheelchair for outside.the hospital official and the Manhattan supreme court help,cover up the finding,but there is expeculation that there are millions missing from the law suit,stolen from this child and his family.

[mammaduke]

I was given the drug bendectin for morning sickness and as thousands of other women my daughter is diagnosed with PCOD. there is no founded reason for this. She is not overweight and does not have the other symptoms associated with this disease. There is no family history of this and doctors say she is in a small percentage of women with this disease with no other associated symptoms. She has never had a menstrual cycle. She also has eye problems, and suffers with bladder infections and mitral valve issues. I have three other children which none have been afflicted with any of this. She is the only one I took Bendectin with. I don't think these are all just coincidences

[pamhh]

I took Bendectin for both of my pregnancies in 1974 and 1975.  My youngest daughter born in 1975 found out a couple of years ago that she had a double uterus.  She also has very HEAVY and problematic periods.  She has never been prgnant, but her OB - GYN told her she would be a high-risk pregnancy if she ever tries to conceive.  I didn't know anything about side-effects until today when a co-worker of hers (both R.N's) told her of the problems with this drug today.  I immediately got on the internet to see what I could find.  I am so sorry.

[mammaduke]

I,m sorry to hear about your daughter and wish her the best in the future.I took Bendectine in the 80's. My daughter has been diagnosed with PCOS, has never had a menstrual cycle and suffers other symptoms associated with this disorder. She has been told by a fertility specialist her chances of conceiving are slim. If you have any information on websites or knowledge on this matter that you wish to share it would be very appreciated.

[nancy540]

can you help me with any information on who to talk to or who to contact for law suit cases in the past. you say your mother was involved in a case, how long ago was that and in what country and city. any info you may be able to provide me to get started would be greatly appreciated. thanks nancy

[CNB534]

I also took Bendectin for morning sickness while I was pregnant with my daughter in 1980.  It was pulled from the market while I was taking it.  She is 31 years old now and has some of the same problems mentioned: heart arrythmia, teeth issues (too many for her mouth; had to have some pulled to make room) and a very high arched palate (like a gothic arch, rather than a nice rounded barrel vault.  She has had several positive PAP smears but no serious diagnoses there.  I would also be interested in a class-action suit if there is anything out there, but I haven't heard of one.