Zoloft, a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant drug, has been linked with numerous birth defects. Scientists have found through animal reproductive studies the following Zoloft birth defects:
- Cleft lip & palate
- Heart defects
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Cranial birth defects
- Neural tube defects
- Clubfoot
- Anal atresia
- Abdominal effects
Newborns may also experience a number of other complications including tremors, feeding problems, and seizures.
Zoloft Cleft Lip & Palate
A cleft lip or palate is categorized as a craniofacial birth defect, which can result in children when the mother takes Zoloft during pregnancy. A Zoloft cleft lip affects the upper lip, while a Zoloft cleft palate affects the roof of the mouth and nose. The defect of a cleft lip or palate can range from a minor opening on the lip to a major opening within the roof of the mouth and nasal cavities.
Zoloft Heart Defects
Through recent studies, it has been discovered that if Zoloft is taken while pregnant, adverse heart defects may also occur. These Zoloft birth defects include:
- Coarctation of the aorta
- Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Heart valve abnormity
- Atrial septal defect
- Ventricular septal defect
- Patent ductus arteriosus
Zoloft Pulmonary Hypertension
Zoloft is linked with a threatening lung condition called persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN). PPHN causes newborn babies to have high pressure in the lung’s blood vessels, which makes it difficult to get the proper amount of oxygen into the bloodstream. Babies with PPHN may experience higher than normal heartbeat and breathing rates, breathing difficulties, and a blue hue to their skin due to low oxygen levels.
Your Rights When Dealing with Zoloft Birth Defects
If you or a loved one has a child with a Zoloft birth defect, you should contact a Chaffin Luhana Zoloft lawyer immediately for a free and confidential Zoloft lawsuit case review. You may be entitled to compensation, and the lawyers at Chaffin Luhana can help. Call our toll free number today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation: 1-888-480-1123.
