Zoloft consumption during pregnancy has been known to cause several side effects in both mother and unborn child: these birth defects can include heart problems, pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) and many others.Zoloft is has been placed in the group of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class; drugs in this group are usually prescribed for treating high levels of depression within adults, as well as panic and social anxiety disorders in both children and adults. Zoloft on the most side has a good interaction with its patients, in the case of
Zoloft pregnancy the patient should first consult with her doctor before proceeding.
Several major studies have reported that mothers who take Zoloft during their pregnancy are more likely to give birth to a child with a cardiac defect. The cardiac side effects that have been reported as the most common include: coarctation of the aorta, heart valve abnormality, ventricular septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus.Zoloft has also been known to cause several non-cardiac side effects as well, these side effects include: cleft lip and palate, cranial birth defects, anal atresia, as well as neural tube defects.Zoloft can also cause temporary side effects in infants, these side effects can include: bouts with breathing difficulty, feeding problems, seizures and tremors.
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has actually placed Zoloft in Pregnancy category C, this category is for drugs in which animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
If consumed during pregnancy, Zoloft has been known to cause heart and other birth defects in newborns, the number of mothers of these children who have begun to file Zoloft Lawsuits against the makers of the drug is beginning to rise.For those who believe that the birth defect or cardiac defect their child was born with, knowing what legal rights they have is important.If you would like more information on your legal options, visit with a Zoloft Lawyer as soon as possible, many Zoloft lawyers will give you a free consultation and not charge you unless you get compensated in your case.
