Zoloft and Pregnancy
In recent years, Zoloft, an antidepressant drug, has been linked with birth defects as well as other health issues in newborns. Through studies cited in recent Zoloft lawsuits, it has been discovered that women who take the drug, categorized as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, during pregnancy have a much greater risk of giving birth to a newborn with Zoloft birth defects.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has listed Zoloft as a Pregnancy Category C medication. Zoloft, also known as setraline, is used to treat clinical depression among other disorders.
Research has concluded that Zoloft is most damaging to an unborn child during the third trimester of pregnancy. Unfortunately, many women may have been unaware of the possibility of Zoloft birth defects while taking the drug. These women may now be eligible for filing a Zoloft lawsuit.
Birth Defects That Lead to a Zoloft Lawsuit
Scientists have found through studies that Zoloft causes an extensive list of birth defects including the following:
- Cleft lip & palate
- Heart defects
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Neural tube defects
- Clubfoot
- Anal atresia
- Abdominal effects
Newborns may also experience a number of other complications including tremors, feeding problems, and seizures. Any of the above complications can potentially qualify a mother for a Zoloft lawsuit.
Cleft lip, cleft palate and pulmonary hypertension are the most common problems seen in newborns affected by Zoloft. Zoloft Cleft lip and palate can be small or large openings in the upper lip or the roof of the mouth. Pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) causes high pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs making it difficult for a sufficient amount of oxygen to get into the bloodstream.
How to Pursue a Zoloft Lawsuit
Many pregnant women have been unaware of the fact that taking Zoloft can harm an unborn child. If you or someone you know has taken Zoloft and given birth to a child with heart defects or other complications, it is strongly encouraged that you contact Chaffin Luhana to speak with a 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.
