A Chicago woman born with multiple birth defects alleges that the antidepressant taken by her mother while she was pregnant with her is to blame for her birth defects. Angela Rife has filed suit against Pfizer Inc, the maker of Zoloft. According to the Madison St. Clair Record, Rife was born in 1991 with multiple [...]
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New Study Confirms Link Between SSRI’s And Lung Condition in Newborns
In the past we have written several articles explaining the potential risks a mother takes when taking anti-depressant drugs while pregnant. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, better known as SSRI’s, have already been linked to septal heart defects, and amphibole. And, now, yet another study confirms another possible birth defect- dangerously high blood pressure in the [...]
Antidepressant Birth Defect Lawsuits
SSRI antidepressants taken while pregnant have been linked to birth defects such as congenital heart defects and pulmonary hypertension in the newborn. According to one study, newborns with mothers who took SSRIs during their last trimester have a 60% higher chance of developing congenital heart defects than those with mothers who did not take the antidepressants. SSRI birth defect lawsuits can help families with children that have suffered any type of birth defect related to antidepressants taken while pregnant to receive compensation.
One Study Finds Antidepressants Linked To Autism
Here we go again. If the risk of birth defects wasn’t enough, one study states that pregnant women taking antidepressants are putting their child at risk for developing autism or autism spectrum disorders. The study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry suggests there is an association between the use of antidepressants during pregnancy and Autism Spectrum Disorders in children.
The antidepressants studied are called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs are a class of compounds typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, and some personality disorders. They include products such as Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Lexapro, and Prozac. This just adds to the the potential risk of birth defects already associated with these drugs.
SSRI Birth Defect Lawsuits On The Rise
While numerous SSRI lawsuits have been filed charging that the antidepressants caused patients to exhibit violent behavior, new information indicates that SSRI drugs may cause another serious concern: birth defects. Recent studies show that the drugs are directly linked to birth defects, therefore leading to a rise in lawsuits in the US.
Birth defects: the basics
Did you know that about 1 in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect? And that birth defects are one of the leading causes of infant deaths, accounting for more than 20% of all infant deaths. Is this a problem that needs to be addressed? Can at least some of these birth defects [...]
Wellbutrin and birth defects linked together after all
In 2007 there were several studies that came out with reports that Wellbutrin (bupropion), a drug used to frequently treat depression has been proven safe to take during pregnancy. However, according to new research, this may not be the case after all. And this leads one to wonder if they should’ve avoided this drug after [...]
Anti-depressant drug Zoloft linked to birth defects
Having a baby is thought to be one of the happiest times in a woman’s life. However, this is not necessarily true in all circumstances. Some woman are faced with a difficult decision when they are forced to decide between taking an anti-depressant to treat their clinical depression while they are pregnant and therefore risking [...]
Drugs used to treat depression linked to birth defects
SSRI is a term used to describe a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and is used to treat specific brain conditions. These medications are also known as anti-depressants, because they are primarily used to treat depression. However, they can also be described to treat panic disorders, anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder. These types of disorders can [...]
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