October 17th, 2011
Antidepressants can lead to Birth Defects
South Carolina Injury Lawyers
Antidepressant drugs have received a great deal of negative feedback recently, given the numerous possible side effects which may be serious and even deadly.
In addition to the number of possible side effects that may arise from antidepressant prescription drugs, women taking these drugs during pregnancy put the well-being of their baby in danger, given that the drugs|medication are associated with a wide range of possible birth defects.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are usually recommended by doctors to treat anxiety, depression as well as other mental health disorders. SSRIs help alleviate these issues by increasing the level of serotonin, a natural substance produced in the brain associated with feelings of happiness and well-being.
Many women that are prescribed these medications are sometimes advised to continue taking them during their pregnancy. However, antidepressants such as Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac have been linked to a number of birth defects when used during pregnancy.
Zoloft has been linked to cases of spina bifida, heart defects, club foot, cleft lip/palate, and limb defects, while Prozac is associated with an increased possibility for autism.
Paxil has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular, brain and abdominal malformations. Most concerning may be the cardiovascular malformations that can result in the newborn being unable to obtain enough oxygen, requiring hospitalization.
In some cases, these antidepressants may result in premature birth. As many as ten to twenty percent of prematurely born children may pass away after birth; survivors face possible deafness and neurological problems.
The pharmaceutical industry has produced many life saving prescription drugs.
However, in a race to get their drugs to market, many pharmaceutical companies ignore or don't anticipate the crippling side effects associated with medications which later lead to injury and even death.
Did you know that every single year approximately Two hundred thousand US citizens die from a reaction to prescription drugs?
Although the United States government is forced to spend billions of dollars on illegal drug interdiction every year in an attempt to combat the problem, more US citizens die each year as the result of the side effects of legally prescribed drugs than illegal ones.
If you or a loved one have been hurt or died as a result/as a consequence of a defective prescription drug, over-the-counter medication, natural supplement, vitamin, or defective medical device you need an aggressive defective drug lawyer who is eager to protect your rights and seek justice on your behalf.
South Carolina Defective Drug Lawyers
The prescription drug industry has developed many life saving prescription drugs. Despite their efforts, unsafe drugs are marketed, dispensed and hurt innocent victims every year.
If you or a loved one have been injured or killed through no-fault of their own, contact the South Carolina injury and wrongful death lawyers today for a free, no-cost consultation. Although many of the people we represent in injury cases are from/reside in South Carolina, our attorneys routinely take clients from throughout the Southeastern U.S. and, in certain types of product liability or pharmaceutical drug cases, from across the country. Contact us today to hear how we can help.
The information you obtain at this website is not, nor is it intended to serve as, legal advice. You need to seek advice from an attorney for advice concerning your individual situation. This article is not intended to and doesn't create an attorney-client relationship.
Related Pages:
http://r0landohub3r9.bravejournal.com/entry/84226
http://southcarolinabirthdefectsattorney80.wikispaces.com/Anti-depressants+can+lead+to+Birth+Defects
http://stromlawgeorgia.com/
J.P.Strom,
Jr. P.A. Strom Law Firm,
LLC 2110 Beltline Boulevard Columbia,
South Carolina 29204
Antidepressant drugs have received a great deal of negative feedback recently, given the numerous possible side effects which may be serious and even deadly.
In addition to the number of possible side effects that may arise from antidepressant prescription drugs, women taking these drugs during pregnancy put the well-being of their baby in danger, given that the drugs|medication are associated with a wide range of possible birth defects.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are usually recommended by doctors to treat anxiety, depression as well as other mental health disorders. SSRIs help alleviate these issues by increasing the level of serotonin, a natural substance produced in the brain associated with feelings of happiness and well-being.
Many women that are prescribed these medications are sometimes advised to continue taking them during their pregnancy. However, antidepressants such as Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac have been linked to a number of birth defects when used during pregnancy.
Zoloft has been linked to cases of spina bifida, heart defects, club foot, cleft lip/palate, and limb defects, while Prozac is associated with an increased possibility for autism.
Paxil has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular, brain and abdominal malformations. Most concerning may be the cardiovascular malformations that can result in the newborn being unable to obtain enough oxygen, requiring hospitalization.
In some cases, these antidepressants may result in premature birth. As many as ten to twenty percent of prematurely born children may pass away after birth; survivors face possible deafness and neurological problems.
The pharmaceutical industry has produced many life saving prescription drugs.
However, in a race to get their drugs to market, many pharmaceutical companies ignore or don't anticipate the crippling side effects associated with medications which later lead to injury and even death.
Did you know that every single year approximately Two hundred thousand US citizens die from a reaction to prescription drugs?
Although the United States government is forced to spend billions of dollars on illegal drug interdiction every year in an attempt to combat the problem, more US citizens die each year as the result of the side effects of legally prescribed drugs than illegal ones.
If you or a loved one have been hurt or died as a result/as a consequence of a defective prescription drug, over-the-counter medication, natural supplement, vitamin, or defective medical device you need an aggressive defective drug lawyer who is eager to protect your rights and seek justice on your behalf.
South Carolina Defective Drug Lawyers
The prescription drug industry has developed many life saving prescription drugs. Despite their efforts, unsafe drugs are marketed, dispensed and hurt innocent victims every year.
If you or a loved one have been injured or killed through no-fault of their own, contact the South Carolina injury and wrongful death lawyers today for a free, no-cost consultation. Although many of the people we represent in injury cases are from/reside in South Carolina, our attorneys routinely take clients from throughout the Southeastern U.S. and, in certain types of product liability or pharmaceutical drug cases, from across the country. Contact us today to hear how we can help.
The information you obtain at this website is not, nor is it intended to serve as, legal advice. You need to seek advice from an attorney for advice concerning your individual situation. This article is not intended to and doesn't create an attorney-client relationship.
Related Pages:
http://r0landohub3r9.bravejournal.com/entry/84226
http://southcarolinabirthdefectsattorney80.wikispaces.com/Anti-depressants+can+lead+to+Birth+Defects
http://stromlawgeorgia.com/
J.P.Strom,
Jr. P.A. Strom Law Firm,
LLC 2110 Beltline Boulevard Columbia,
South Carolina 29204
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