Deskin Law Firm

Zoloft autism and birth defects is a rising problem in the United States today as Zoloft continues to be the most-prescribed SSRI anti-depressant on the American drug market. Zoloft is a powerful drug designed to alter the brain chemistry of those suffering from the effects of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), major depression disorder (MDD) and obsessive compulsive disorder. While this drug is considered generally safe for use in non-pregnant adults with these conditions, SSRI’s like Zoloft should not be prescribed to pregnant women as studies suggest that the chemicals in Zoloft could irretrievably alter the delicate fetal neural development patterns of a growing fetus- particularly in the first trimester.

As parents are becoming more aware of the link between Zoloft, autism and birth defects, many are considering legal options like a personal injury lawsuit or a class action. These are excellent ways for those unjustly injured by this dangerous drug to recover the extensive costs associated with treating their child’s birth defect or autism as the rising costs of health coverage in the United States continue to place undue burdens on those facing the effects of these unexpected medical conditions.

Zoloft birth defects can include any of the following conditions: cleft palate, cleft lip, cranial defects, persistent pulmonary hypertension in newborns, congenital heart defects, infant omphaloceles, gastroschisis, anal atresia, limb defects and infant death. These conditions almost always require extensive surgical procedures and corrective measures in order to restore the baby’s organ systems to proper form. Birthing a baby with such life-threatening defects is as emotional burdensome as it is financially tolling and many parents are unsure where to turn in the face of such a crisis.

In addition to the upsetting birth defects associated with Zoloft use during pregnancy, Zoloft is also potentially responsible for the onset of autism and autism spectrum disorders in children who were exposed to the drug prenatally. Studies suggest that children exposed to SSRI’s like Zoloft during the first trimester of pregnancy are up to three times more likely to develop autism than their peers who were not exposed at all.

If you were prescribed Zoloft while pregnant and your child developed any of the above birth defects, autism or an autism spectrum disorder, we encourage you to contact our law offices today. We are a nationwide law firm dedicated to helping families like yours recover the compensation they deserve.