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Transposition of the great arteries found in babies exposed to Zoloft
Research has drawn a link between certain heart defects in infants and use of the drug Zoloft by their mothers during pregnancy. One of these heart defects is transposition of the great arteries (TGA). In babies with this condition, the heart’s two major vessels – the pulmonary artery and the aorta – are transposed, or [...]
Continue reading...Heart defects central in lawsuit against Zoloft maker
2. July 2011
Heart defects are among the main health problems blamed on Zoloft in a growing lawsuit against the makers of the antidepressant. The lawsuit is based on evidence that the use of Zoloft during pregnancy led to numerous birth defects in babies across the country. The risk appears to be greatest when Zoloft was taken during [...]
Continue reading...FDA warns of lower cognitive functioning with Valproate
30. June 2011
The FDA has reported that the children of mothers who took the drug Valproate during pregnancy appear to have lower levels of cognitive functioning than other children. Valproate drugs include the following: divalproex sodium (Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote CP), valproate sodium (Depacon), valproic acid (Stavzor, Depakene), and the generic versions of these drugs. Valproate is [...]
Continue reading...Lawsuits for Zoloft birth defects: atrial and ventricular septal defects
24. June 2011
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 [...]
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