Zoloft Birth Defects

Zoloft, a popular SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant, has been linked to a risk of birth defects in infants born to mothers who were taking the drug during pregnancy. These women may have legal recourse in the form of a Zoloft birth defect lawsuit. Allegedly, infants exposed to Zoloft or other SSRIs in the womb may be at risk for a number of serious complications, including cardiac issues and skull defects. Pfizer, the drug’s manufacturer, may have failed to warn pregnant users of the potential for Zoloft congenital birth defects, which may make them liable for damages. Compensation may be recovered with the help of a Zoloft birth defects lawyer.

If you have delivered a child with Zoloft SSRI birth defects after taking the drug during pregnancy, contact our Georgia dangerous drug attorneys today for a free consultation. The statute of limitations on filing a claim may vary depending on your situation; contact an experienced Zoloft lawyer today.

Types of Zoloft SSRI Birth Defects

Zoloft heart defects can allegedly range from heart defects to skull abnormalities. A Danish study found a link between taking Zoloft during pregnancy and an increased risk of septal defects in infants. Other SSRI and Zoloft birth defects which have reportedly been linked to use of these types of anti-depressants during pregnancy can include:

• Holes in the heart
• Coarctation of the aorta
• Transposition of the great arteries
• Tetralogy of fallot
• Ventricular septal defects
• Atrial septal defects
• Hypoplastic left heart syndrome

However, Zoloft cardiac defects may not be the only potential risk for mothers taking the drug. Spina bifida, club foot, omphalocele, and craniosynostosis - a type of skull defect - have also been linked to use of Zoloft during pregnancy. These birth defects may also extend to mothers who have taken a generic version of the SSRI, Sertraline.

Lawyers for Zoloft Birth Defect Lawsuits

Infants born with Zoloft birth defects may require numerous expensive surgeries to reverse the effects of their injuries. Some of these procedures may be necessary within the first three years of life, and some may be necessary for the years extending into adulthood. A Zoloft birth defects lawsuit may help the parents obtain the costs of these medical bills, as well as other damages. 

If you are a mother who took Zoloft during pregnancy and your child was born with birth defects, contact our Georgia Zoloft attorneys today. Your consultation will be free of charge or obligation. Determine your eligibility for legal recourse by filling out the simple form on this site to contact our dangerous drug attorneys.