Zoloft® Birth Defect Lawyer
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Zoloft® is an antidepressant drug manufactured by Pfizer. It belongs to the SSRI class of drugs, which manipulate the levels of serotonin in the brain. Zoloft® and other SSRI drugs are the most prescribed medicines to treat depression in the US. Zoloft® and all SSRIs might increase a baby's risk of suffering birth defects when exposed to the drug during fetal development.
If your baby is born with a birth defect and you were prescribed Zoloft® while you were pregnant, you should consult with a qualified attorney. Our Zoloft® lawyers are investigating birth defect lawsuits on behalf of parents and babies nationwide. To find out if you qualify to file suit, call us today.
Zoloft® Side Effects
In addition to birth defects, Zoloft® users can experience a wide variety of side effects. These can be as mild as nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, headaches, and dizziness.
Risk of Birth Defects When Taking Zoloft® During Pregnancy
The FDA lists Zoloft® as a pregnancy category C drug. This means Zoloft® can be the cause of congenital defects in newborns. According to the Mayo Clinic, women who take Zoloft® during the last half of pregnancy, are six times more likely to deliver a child with certain birth defects.
Some of the most serious birth defects caused by Zoloft® include congenital heart defects, Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN), and cranial/skull defects.
Symptoms of Birth Defects
- Troubles eating
- Underweight
- Delayed physical development
- Problems breathing
- Fainting or passing out
Seeking Compensation after a Birth Defect
Zoloft® birth defects can be devastating for the whole family. A Zoloft® birth defect lawyer may be able to help you and your family get compensation to help ease the stress of the situation as you and your family adjust to new challenges. Compensation can also help pay for present and future medical costs associated with the defect.
Talk to a Zoloft® Birth Defect Lawyer
If you have taken the drug Zoloft® during pregnancy and your child suffers from a heart or other birth defect, a Zoloft® attorney can advise you on your rights to compensation. For more information, please contact us today.
