Antidepressants can lead to Birth Defects
Anti-depressant drugs have received a great deal of negative feedback recently, given the possible side effects which can be serious and possibly life-threatening.
In addition to the number of possible side effects that may occur from antidepressant drugs, women taking these medications during pregnancy place the well-being of their child in danger, as the drugs|medication are associated with many possible birth defects.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are prescribed 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 who are prescribed these medications are sometimes advised to continue taking them during their pregnancy. However, antidepressants including Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac have been associated with several birth defects when used during pregnancy.
Zoloft has been associated with cases of spina bifida, heart defects, club foot, cleft lip/palate, and limb defects, while Prozac is associated with a greater risk for autism.
Paxil has been tied to 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 some cases , these antidepressants may result in 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 drug industry has produced numerous life saving prescription drugs.
However, in a race to get their drugs to market, many pharmaceutical companies ignore or do not anticipate the crippling side effects associated with medications which later lead to injury and even death.
Did you know that every year as many as Two hundred thousand People in America die from a reaction to prescription drugs?
While the U.S. government is forced to spend billions of dollars on illegal drug interdiction every 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 hurt or died as a result/as a consequence of a defective prescription drug, over the counter medication, natural dietary supplement, vitamin, or defective medical device you need an aggressive defective drug lawyer who is willing to stand up for rights and seek justice on your behalf.
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The prescription drug industry has produced many life saving prescription 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, call the South Carolina personal injury and wrongful death attorneys today for a free, no-cost consultation. Although many of the people 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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Antidepressants can lead to Birth Defects
Anti-depressants can lead to Birth Defects