Zoloft® Birth Defect Lawsuit
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Zoloft®, manufactured by Pfizer, is an antidepressant drug that is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) . Zoloft® is among the most commonly prescribed antidepressant in the U.S. SSRIs, including Zoloft® have been linked to some serious birth defects in newborns whose mothers take the drug during pregnancy.
If you were taking Zoloft® during your pregnancy and your baby has suffered heart trouble or other defects, you might be eligible to file a Zoloft® birth defect lawsuit. The birth defects, and the suffering they cause, are currently the cause of litigation between Pfizer and the victims of Zoloft birth defects.
Zoloft® Birth Defects
Some of the more serious Zoloft® birth defects include the following.
- Heart defects
- Cranial/Skull defects
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN) is condition in which babies have high pressure in their lung blood vessels. As a result they are not able to get enough oxygen into their bloodstream. Heart defects can include congenital malformations in which there is a hole or multiple holes in the heart.
Who Qualifies for a Zoloft® Birth Defect Lawsuit?
Anyone who took Zoloft® during pregnancy and gave birth to a child with birth defects should consult with a Zoloft® attorney. It is also possible that Zoloft® may have caused birth defects that you are not yet aware of. While many congenital birth defects will be evident early in life through various symptoms, some can stay hidden for an indefinite period.
Birth defects from drugs can cause a lifetime of problems for the baby and family, including the enormous financial strain of treatment. Many congenital birth defects require multiple surgeries to correct the condition, if correction is even possible.
Symptoms of Birth Defects
While only a doctor can diagnose serious conditions like congenital defects, there are symptoms to look for:
- Difficulty feeding and a failure to gain proper weight
- Delayed physical development
- Difficulty breathing, sometime leading to bluish skin from lack of oxygen
- Fainting or passing out
If your child displays any of these signs, you should take him/her to a doctor immediately.
Contact a Zoloft® Birth Defect Attorney
If you have taken the drug Zoloft® during pregnancy and your child suffers from heart or other birth defects, a birth defect attorney can advise you on your rights to compensation through a Zoloft® lawsuit. Contact our Zoloft® birth defect attorneys to schedule an evaluation of your case.
