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In recent years, numerous studies have been conducted which linked a wide selection of antidepressant medications like Zoloft to birth defects and some other complications. These antidepressants also known scientifically as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) when taken during pregnancy will result to high risks of birth defects. Zoloft, as the number one brand of SSRI in the market, taken during pregnancy will increase the risk of having many different birth defects in your child, especially if the mother is taking the drugs within her third trimester. Along with other SSRI and other major antidepressant drugs in the market, mothers who are taking the medication during pregnancy will show high risk of developing infants with birth defects including persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, otherwise known as PPHN.
What to Know
Since then, there has been an awareness issued by the FDA that warns health care professionals and consumers alike, that taking Zoloft and other antidepressant drugs has been linked to some serious side effects during pregnancy and the possibility of life threatening birth defects. There has not yet been an official calculated number of women and children that are at risk but an estimated 30 million Zoloft prescriptions are filled each year.
Possible Birth Defects
It has been found that using Zoloft and other antidepressant during pregnancy has been linked to cause many birth defects in children including the following:
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
- Tetralogy of Fallout
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Dangers and Side Effects
With other antidepressant drugs, taking Zoloft during pregnancy may link to birth defects and some side effects. It has also been linked that these antidepressant drugs can cause psychological side effects with the likes of suicidal behavior, violence and hostility. Not only the psychological side effects that has been mention but there are other danger as well that may arise following the use of antidepressants. While taking Zoloft together with other medications has been known to cause adverse side effects, other injuries and in some cases may be deadly.
Lawsuits
If you were taking Zoloft during pregnancy and your child is experiencing the side effect of the drug, getting in touch with a lawyer and discussing the matter may be very crucial, one must make a choice to do so if you are experiencing the side effects of Zoloft and other antidepressants. A Zoloft lawsuit has been filed against the manufacturer of the product which is Pfizer. Since the experience is difficult and can cause heavy emotional stress, most especially for those who have children who exhibit the side effect of using antidepressant drugs during pregnancy. But a valid case can be presented against the manufacturer and with the help of an attorney, you can hold Pfizer accountable and may get compensated that you deserve.