subject: The Link Between Using Effexor During Pregnancy And Birth Defects [print this page] This class of drugs inhibits reuptake of both norepinephrine and serotonin as opposed to SSRIs that effect serotonin alone.
Uses and Side Effects of Effexor
Effexor was first introduced by Wyeth in 1993 and is said to be efficient in assisting the transmission of electrical signals within the brain. Effexor is also said to be effective at increasing the patients feelings of well-being. The antidepressant drug Effexor is prescribed to treat major depression, social phobia, and disorders for mood, panic, and anxiety. It is now also prescribed for off-label purposes such as diabetic neuropathy and in order to help prevent migraine headaches. Common side effects of the use of this drug include nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, insomnia, constipation, and nervousness.
Effexor Birth Defects Reported
Despite how effective Effexor has proven to be as an antidepressant, recent studies now point to many adverse side effects of the drug. Effexor can be particularly dangerous to an infant born to a woman who has taken the drug while she was pregnant. The antidepressant drug Effexor has the potential to cause congenital defects and conditions such as the following:
anal atresia (imperforate bowel),
autism,
cleft lip,
cleft palate,
clubfoot,
limb defects,
neural tube defects, which can lead to many developmental problems of the brain, and
persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN).
Well-Known Effexor Side Effects May Have Been Hidden by Drug Company
Effexor was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1993. Despite the responsibility of Effexors manufacturers, distributors, and marketers, they failed to fully disclose all information including the benefits, side effects, and adverse risks of a drug. The company that manufactures Effexor still has not warned the public of the potential risks and side effects of Effexor. If you or a loved one has suffered any serious side effects of Effexor or has given birth to an infant with birth defects due to the use of Effexor during pregnancy, you may have the right to seek compensation for the damages, and pain and suffering sustained. It may be in your best interest to contact a lawyer if this has happened.
PLEASE SPEAK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE DISCONTINUING USE OF EFFEXOR OR ANY OTHER PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.
Have You or a Loved One Given Birth to a Child with Birth Defects After Taking Effexor?
