New Birth Defects Lawsuit Alleges VATER Syndrome
By John Curran
Concerns over Zoloft birth defects and those of other selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants has continued in spite of companies like Pfizer who refuse to add warning information about these potential risks. While the FDA is expecting the firm to put a warning label on shortly it was of little help to one women who hired an antidepressant birth defects lawsuit attorney.
She was visibly pregnant throughout the term when she was carrying her child, but doctors saw no problem with continuing. Unfortunately, the delivery came with problems and the child suffered from numerous Zoloft birth defects. In addition to spina bifida and clubfoot, the newborn was also diagnosed with VATER syndrome, which is actually an entire group of SSRI birth defects.
They cover an assortment of problems, included holes in the heart and anus, as well as misshapen limbs. Unfortunately, trying to treat these and various kidney SSRI birth defects can be problematic: low birth weight makes them very small and therefore hard for surgeons to perform procedures. The grouping doesn’t always occur together, but those who study Celexa birth defects note that the cluster often occurs together.
It is particularly pernicious because as the woman’s antidepressant birth defects lawsuit attorney noted, there is a growing amount of scientific evidence clearly delineating the risks for antidepressant birth defects, especially of the heart and the skull. The rate could be as much as twice or four times that of placebo, and the data started coming in years ago.
SSRI antidepressants may be one of the most common drugs used to treat many mental health patients. However, they may not be worth the risk for women who do not want to deal with Celexa birth defects or those from related medications.
If you or someone you know has dealt with Zoloft birth defect side effects or related conditions, you can get help. Visit our Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro & Prozac SSRI Antidepressant Birth Defect Class Action Lawsuit Investigation now to learn what legal options you have. While you’re there, fill out the short form for a free consultation from an experienced Celexa birth defects lawsuit lawyer.
The surgeries and rehabilitation for these conditions can cost families thousands of dollars over a child’s lifetime. Some care may be ongoing for SSRI birth defects. Find out whether or not pursuing a claim against the manufacturers could help offset these bills. Get in touch with a Celexa birth defects lawsuit lawyer today.
Updated November 7th, 2012
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