The widely-prescribed drugs Paxil, Zoloft and Depakote have been linked to serious birth defects. If your child was born with a birth defect such as heart defects, pulmonary hypertension, spina bifida, persistent breathing problems, cleft palate, facial dysmorphism, limb reduction defect, or other skeletal abnormalities, you may be entitled to compensation! Call us at 1(888)888-3773 or complete our quick intake form to receive a FREE case evaluation.
Reports show that babies born to mothers who took the antidepressants Paxil or Zoloft before or during their pregnancy have suffered serious heart and lung defects. Babies born to mothers who took the popular medication Depakote have been born with serious, disfiguring physical abnormalities.
Use before or during pregnancy linked to serious side effects
A class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)—including Paxil and Zoloft—have been linked to serious heart and lung defects. Published studies suggest that major birth defects may occur with greater frequency in mothers who have used an SSRI drug before or during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Depakote was initially approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in 1983 for the treatment of epilepsy. It was later indicated as a treatment for bipolar disorder and the prevention of migraine headaches. Depakote use before or during pregnancy has been linked to:
- Heart defects
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Spina bifida
- Cleft palate
- Facial dysmorphism
- Limb reduction defect
- Other skeletal abnormalities.
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If your child was born with a birth defect such as heart defects, pulmonary hypertension, spina bifida, persistent breathing problems, cleft palate, facial dysmorphism, limb reduction defect, or other skeletal abnormalities, you may be entitled to compensation! Call us at 1(888)888-3773 or complete our quick intake form to receive a FREE case evaluation.