subject: Qualifying For A Birth Defects Lawsuit - The Dark Side Of Antidepressants [print this page] Pregnancy inclines toward emotional intensity as well as instability. Low mood or even more than that- major depressio,n becomes a lot more difficult to cope with. As a consequence, many women go on with their antidepressant prescription even after having learned about their pregnancy.
Considered safe and efficient, Zoloft is widely prescribed and used. Several FDA warnings lately issued show that taking the drug while pregnant or planning to become pregnant, carries risks women should be aware about.
Several antidepressants of the SSRI class increase the risk of infants being born with birth defects in case of exposure to the drug during fetal development. Women who take Zoloft and become pregnant or plan a pregnancy should always consult their physician about available options.
It is solely for the physician to tell if birth anomalies risks outweigh those of stopping medication. A Zoloft birth defects lawsuit can be filed for a number of birth defects including:
-Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN)
-Septal heart defects
-Cranial defects (Craniosynostosis for instance, affects brain and skull growth)
-Abdominal defects (one example is Omphalocele, a birth defect that affects the abdominal organs)
-Teams of drug lawyers are investigating many a Zoloft birth defects lawsuit in the interest of babies and parents affected by the medication. According to a number of scientific studies there is a link between this very popular SSRI antidepressant and certain congenital anomalies.
If your child is born with such an anomaly and you were prescribed Zoloft during your pregnancy, you may be eligible for monetary compensation. An experienced lawyer is able to give information about your chances and the type of compensation to file the Zoloft pregnancy lawsuit for.
Other birth defects linked to Zoloft use while pregnant include spina bifida (open spine), club foot and limb reduction. Even if it is not yet known why and how Zoloft and other SSRI antidepressants multiply the risks of birth abnormalities, the risks are still real. If exposure happened during the last part of the mother's pregnancy, Zoloft side effects may also show in an infant right after birth. Withdrawal symptoms include irritability, rapid breathing and jitteriness.
To qualify for financial compensation and file a Zoloft and pregnancy lawsuit, the parents have to be able to link their baby's congenital defect to Zoloft intake during pregnancy. Physicians should inform their patients of childbearing age about the risks involved. Because it stands in everyone's right to be aware about potential dangers of antidepressant use, filing a Zoloft birth defects lawsuit is especially recommended to those who were unaware of the possible consequences.
The birth of a child is a joyous event and reason for celebration in most families. If the child is born with severe congenital defects, his/her birth can turn into an emotionally trying, devastating experience for the parents.
Depending on the severity of the malformation, the baby affected may have to face life-long challenges. These challenges can be of physical, emotional, social and financial nature, with no easy cure for any of them.
Physical disability cannot be corrected and pain cannot be taken away by a Zoloft birth defect lawsuit, but the financial side of the matter can be compensated so that medical bills, medical care or therapy expenses may be covered.
If you or someone close to you gave birth to a child with congenital malformations that can be linked to Zoloft use during pregnancy, you deserve to have your rights protected. Most attorney offices offer free Zoloft and pregnancy lawsuit case reviews and can give reference on options available and type of monetary compensation to file the Zoloft birth defects lawsuit for.
