Zoloft Lawyer
Zoloft has been connected to numerous side effects in pregnant women, with birth defects which include heart problems, pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) and many others. One of several antidepressants in the group of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class, Zoloft’s main use is for treating high levels of depression within adults, as well as panic and social anxiety disorders in both children and adults.
Birth Defects/Side Effects
Numerous studies have shown that when mothers take serotonin inhibitors such as Zoloft during pregnancy, newborns are much more likely to experience PPHN (pulmonary hypertension) than those who haven’t taken them. Babies who have pulmonary hypertension face dangerous high blood vessel pressure within the lungs, as well as and other obstacles to receiving the proper amount of oxygen in the bloodstream. Other side effects of pulmonary hypertension in newborns include rapid breathing and heart rates, as well as difficulty breathing.
Other major studies have shown a heavy increase in heart risk for newborns whose mothers took a serotonin inhibitor, such as Zoloft, during pregnancy. Among the common defects involving heart risk for newborns after prenatal contact with Zoloft include coarctation of the aorta, heart valve abnormality, ventricular septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus, among others.
Other common side effects include cleft lip and palate, cranial birth defects, anal atresia, as well as neural tube defects. Besides pulmonary hypertension, heart problems and other defects, newborns may also experience some temporary side effects as a result of the use of Zoloft during pregnancy. These include possible bouts with breathing difficulty, feeding problems, seizures and tremors.
Finding a Zoloft lawyer
Zoloft Lawsuit 2011 is happy to assist you in your crucial search for the right lawyer to handle your Zoloft birth defect cases. If you or a loved one has had a child suffering from birth defects following the use of Zoloft during the pregnancy, you may be entitled to compensation.
Finding a lawyer can often be a difficult process, especially when you or your family is under heavy emotional strain due to the serious medical issues arising from the use of unsafe medications. We understand your situation and can help alleviate some of this pressure. When it comes to receiving compensation for a defective medication, knowledge and experience is often the difference between winning the damages needed to pay costly medical bills and ending up empty handed. Let us help if you or someone you know took Zoloft during pregnancy and had a child that suffered from any of these negative consequences.
