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 wall. The condition is a type of hernia and is sometimes characterized by a lump in the baby’s abdomen.
Gastroschisis requires special monitoring if detected before birth. If the baby is born healthy, the condition requires surgery. If possible, the surgeon will move the baby’s intestine back to the correct position and stitch up the hole. In some cases, the surgeon must stitch a mesh sack around the protruding intestine and wait for it to fall back into place. Babies with gastroschisis have a good chance of survival with successful surgery and lack of complications.
Many mothers who took Zoloft while pregnant and have infants with gastroschisis are eligible to participate in a lawsuit against Pfizer, Zoloft’s manufacturer. Zoloft lawsuits allow mothers whose babies suffer from gastroschisis and other birth defects to receive compensation for their injuries.
Our attorneys are reviewing cases from across the country to help victims of Zoloft-related conditions receive the compensation they deserve. Contact our firm today for a free evaluation of your case to see if you, too, are eligible to file a Zoloft claim.