Secondary Side Effects Could Exacerbate SSRI Antidepressant Birth Defects
By John Curran
If you take SSRI antidepressants like Celexa, birth defect side effects are already a risk you have to consider. New research indicates, however, that many women who become pregnant suffer from Type 2 diabetes, which can increase the risk of antidepressant birth defects, as well as other conditions for the child. What does Type 2 diabetes have to do with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and Zoloft birth defects?
On their own, the risks of cleft palates, holes in the heart and skull deformities have led to Plaintiffs working with SSRI antidepressant birth defect class action lawsuit attorneys because of an alleged lack of warning by many pharmaceutical companies. There are other Prozac and Celexa pregnancy side effects, however. Many drugs that have psychoactive properties, including antidepressants and mood stabilizers, can cause marked weight gains that increase the risk for Type 2 diabetes.
So not only do women whose mental health treatment could cause SSRI birth defects, the related side effects could also increase the risk for Paxil birth defects and those from other antidepressants. It’s important to note that researchers have noted that diabetes rates have risen to about 60 percent for white women, but nearly 100 percent for African-American women. These cases can be caused by Lexapro side effects, but they did not include diabetes caused by weight gain during the pregnancy.
While many women take folic acid and other supplements during pregnancy to reduce the risk of birth defects like spina bifida, diet may also be an important component to minimizing the risk of SSRI birth defect side effects. In addition, speaking to a psychiatrist about non-SSRI antidepressants could help those planning on a family. In either case, keeping up with new developments on these potentially dangerous drugs is key for avoiding potential problems.
If you didn’t know of these problems and your child suffered from an SSRI antidepressant birth defect, you’re not alone. Learn more by visiting our Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro & Prozac SSRI Antidepressant Birth Defect Class Action Lawsuit Investigation. When you fill out a short form, you can get a free consultation about your situation with a qualified antidepressant birth defect class action lawsuit lawyer. Learn about what options you may have for a legal remedy, and whether or not a SSRI class action lawsuit case is right for you. The legal review costs nothing, so get educated today.
Updated September 28th, 2012
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