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Louisiana Couple Files Zoloft Birth Defect Lawsuit
By Jessica Tyner
A Louisiana couple, Terry and Nelda Rolling, are the latest victims to file a Zoloft birth defect lawsuit against Pfizer, the maker of the popular antidepressant. Many doctors prescribe Zoloft to pregnant women, assuring them that it’s the safest antidepressant to take while carrying. However, the research linking birth defects to Zoloft is growing stronger — but it’s too late for some.
According to the Rollings’ Zoloft birth defect lawsuit, Pfizer didn’t appropriately warn them about the risks associated with the drug. Nelda took Zoloft while she was pregnant, having no clue that her baby was at an increased risk of birth defects. They’re suing Pfizer both individually and as parents/guardians of the baby who was born with heartbreaking birth defects. Their suffering is irreversible, including that of an innocent child, but they hope to bring attention to the problem so others can steer clear of Zoloft.
The Rollings’ Zoloft Lawsuit
According to the complaint, the Rollings say that Pfizer must have known about the risks of Zoloft birth defects since 1996, but chose to hide the information from mothers to be. In the case of “KR,” the couple’s infant, Nelda’s use of Zoloft while pregnant resulted in congenital birth defects which will lead to a lifetime of care and medical bills. Of course, the greatest victim in this case is the child, and there are many other innocent victims just like KR.
In the Rollings’ Zoloft lawsuit, they point to the fact that mounting evidence that connected Zoloft to birth defects built between 2002 and 2006, and yet Pfizer still did nothing close to adequate when it came to warning patients. A particular study in the New England Journal of Medicine pointed to heart defects, but that still wasn’t enough to lead to clear warnings on the Pfizer website or on the packaging. Like all other Zoloft mothers, Nelda is adamant that she never would have taken the drug if she knew the real risks.
How Zoloft Works
Zoloft is meant to treat depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, panic disorders and OCD. Since it’s a “catch all” drug that’s quite effective, it’s no surprise that doctors regularly prescribe it. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, but that directly impacts how a fetus develops. There are numerous studies that echo how Zoloft is dangerous for pregnant women, but many women do not learn of these studies until it’s too late.
A recent study at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden revealed that taking an SSRI antidepressant like Zoloft can double a woman’s chance of giving birth to a child with a particular lung defect. The types of birth defects that may be caused by Zoloft are immense, ranging from club feet to heart issues that are so severe the child can’t survive. Fortunately, the Rollings’ baby did survive, but not without Zoloft complications.
Was Your Child Born with Zoloft Birth Defects?
You probably trusted your doctor when he or she prescribed Zoloft during pregnancy. If you gave birth to a child with birth defects and took Zoloft while pregnant, you may have a Zoloft legal claim. Learn more today by visiting the Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro, Depakote & Prozac SSRI Antidepressant Birth Defect Class Action Lawsuit Investigation. You’ll receive a free, no obligation claim review to see if you qualify to seek compensation for your injuries.
Updated June 24th, 2013
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