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Lawsuits for Zoloft birth defects: atrial and ventricular septal defects
After investigation, experts have noted a link between certain birth defects and ingestion of the antidepressant Zoloft during pregnancy. Zoloft, one of a group of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), is often prescribed for depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and various anxiety and panic disorders. One of the primary classes of defects experts have [...]
Continue reading...In lawsuit, experts link Zoloft to tetralogy of fallot
20. June 2011
In a lawsuit against the makers of the drug Zoloft, experts are citing links between ingestion of the drug and birth defects involving the heart. Among other conditions, infants whose mothers took Zoloft while pregnant show a higher risk of giving birth to children with tetralogy of fallot. Tetralogy of fallot is a combination of [...]
Continue reading...FDA warns of heart attack risk with Chantix
20. June 2011
The Food and Drug Administration has added a warning for smokers who use the drug Chantix to help them quit. The FDA said Thursday that Chantix, manufactured by Pfizer Inc., increases the chances that users with cardiovascular disease will suffer heart attacks. The FDA cited a trial of 700 smokers, some of whom were given [...]
Continue reading...Heart murmur among reasons for Zoloft lawsuit
16. June 2011
Zoloft, a commonly prescribed antidepressant drug, has been linked to a number of health problems in newborns whose mothers ingested it during pregnancy. These problems include harmful birth defects involving the heart, lungs, and abdomen. One condition that has been reported in connection with Zoloft is infant heart murmur. There are two varieties of heart [...]
Continue reading...Crestor lawsuit
8. June 2011
Crestor has been linked to serious injuries Medical studies show the use of Crestor has been associated with the following injuries: Sudden Death Heart attack Rhabdomyolysis Kidney failure Stroke Congestive heart failure [CHF] Other kidney injuries and their side effects Crestor is the brand version of the prescription cholesterol lowering medication rosuvastatin calcium. Crestor was [...]
Continue reading...Zoloft lawsuits for mother of babies with tricuspid atresia
8. June 2011
Many mothers who took Zoloft while pregnant have noted harmful birth defects in their children. The FDA has warned about the possible dangers of taking Zoloft and other antidepressant drugs during pregnancy. However, many mothers who took Zoloft believe the drug’s manufacturer, Pfizer, did not adequately warn them about these dangers before they took it. [...]
Continue reading...Depakote lawsuits for babies with birth defects
2. June 2011
Many mothers who took the drug Depakote during pregnancy report birth defects and health problems in their newborn babies. Now, a lawsuit against the drug’s manufacturer may allow these mothers to receive compensation for their children’s injuries. In 2009, the FDA issued a warning to users and distributors of Depakote about possible harm caused by [...]
Continue reading...Zoloft lawsuits for gastroschisis in infants
1. June 2011
The antidepressant Zoloft has been linked to defects of the heart, lung and abdomen in babies whose mothers took the drug while pregnant. One condition that appears tied to ingestion of the drug is gastroschisis, a defect in a newborn’s abdomen. In infants born with gastroschisis, the intestines protrude through a hole in the abdominal [...]
Continue reading...Zoloft ingestion and infant esophagal stenosis cause for lawsuits
31. May 2011
Women who took Zoloft while pregnant may notice a variety of birth defects and other health problems in their newborns. Studies have linked a number of infant health problems to the ingestion of the drug during the mother’s pregnancy. One disorder that has been linked to the drug is esophageal stenosis, also called an esophageal [...]
Continue reading...Nexium lawsuit: Nexium users claim drug caused bone fractures
26. May 2011
Links between bone fractures and ingestion of the drug Nexium are the basis for numerous lawsuits emerging across the country. Nexium is a drug normally prescribed to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GERD. The FDA issued a warning in March about the danger of bone fractures that could result from taking the class [...]
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