Antidepressants can lead to Birth Defects
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Antidepressant drugs have gotten a lot of negative feedback in recent years, given the possible side effects which may be serious and possibly life-threatening.
In addition to the number of possible side effects that may arise from antidepressant drugs, women taking these drugs during pregnancy put the well-being of their baby at risk, given that the drugs|medication are associated with many possible birth defects.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are recommended by doctors to treat anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders. SSRIs help alleviate these issues by increasing the level of serotonin, a natural substance produced in the brain associated with feelings of happiness and well being.
Many women that are prescribed these drugs are sometimes advised to continue taking them during pregnancy. However, antidepressants such as Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac have been linked to a number of birth defects when used during pregnancy.
Zoloft continues to be linked to cases of spina bifida, heart defects, club foot, cleft lip/palate, and limb defects, while Prozac has been associated with a greater risk for autism.
Paxil has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular, brain and abdominal malformations. Most concerning may be the cardiovascular malformations that can result in the infant being unable to obtain enough oxygen, requiring hospitalization.
In many instances, these antidepressants can cause premature birth. As many as 10 to 20 percent of prematurely born children may pass away after birth; survivors face possible deafness and neurological problems.
The pharmaceutical industry has developed numerous life saving medications.
However, in a race to get their drugs to market, many pharmaceutical companies ignore or don’t anticipate the crippling side effects associated with medications which later lead to life altering side effects and even death.
Did you know that every single year approximately 200,000 Americans die from a reaction to prescription drugs?
While the United States government is forced to spend billions of dollars on illegal drug interdiction every single year in an attempt to combat the problem, more Americans die each year as the result of the side effects of legally prescribed drugs than illegal ones.
If you or a loved one have been injured or died as a result/as a consequence of a defective prescription drug, over the counter medication, herbal dietary supplement, vitamin, or defective medical device you need an aggressive pharmaceutical drug attorney who is ready to protect your rights and seek justice on your behalf.
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The pharmaceutical industry has developed countless life saving drugs. Despite their efforts, unsafe drugs are marketed, dispensed and hurt innocent victims every year.
If you or a loved one have been injured or killed through no fault of their own, contact the SC personal injury and wrongful death attorneys today for a free, no-cost consultation. Although many of the clients we represent in injury cases are from/reside in South Carolina, our lawyers routinely take clients from throughout the Southeastern U.S. and, in certain types of defective products or pharmaceutical drug cases, from across the country. Contact us today to hear how we can help.
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