SSRI Birth Defects
If you gave birth to a child with serious birth defects and used selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI’s) during pregnancy, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact an SSRI birth defect lawyer right away to see if you have a claim.
What is an SSRI?
A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is used to treat various types of mood disorders, including but not limited to:
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Depression
SSRI's work by boosting serotonin in the brain. Low serotonin levels are linked to depression and anxiety and a boost of serotonin has proved to be effective. Common SSRI's include:
- Paxil
- Zoloft
- Celexa
- Lexapro
SSRI Side Effects
Studies have shown that infants who were exposed to an SSRI during the first trimester have a 60 percent higher risk of being born with a birth defect. These defects include:
- Spina Bifida
- Cleft palate
- Limb deformity
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Heart defects
- Atrial Septal defects
- Epilepsy/seizures
The FDA has since advised expectant mothers and those trying to get pregnant to eliminate the use of anti-depressants altogether.
Contact an SSRI Attorney Today
At the Eichholz Law Firm, we feel that when a pharmaceutical company fails to adequately warn consumers of risks associated with their products, they should be held responsible. If you or a loved one has given birth to a child with birth defects after taking an SSRI, contact our antidepressant birth injury lawyers as soon as possible for a free and confidential case evaluation.
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