Mothers who took Zoloft while pregnant have shown an increased tendency to give birth to babies with the life-threatening condition pulmonary stenosis.
Pulmonary stenosis is a disorder in which pieces of the heart’s pulmonary valve are narrower or thicker than those of a normal heart. This can lead to a backup of fluid in the baby’s heart and lungs. When fluid backs up, the heart must work harder to compensate, causing an increased risk of heart failure in infants with the disorder.
Pulmonary stenosis presents in four different varieties: valvar pulmonary stenosis, supravalvar pulmonary stenosis, subvalvar (or infundibular) pulmonary stenosis, and branch peripheral pulmonic stenosis. Depending on the variety, children with pulmonary stenosis may have a valve with less than the normal three leaflets, a valve with leaflets that are partially joined together, or a valve with leaflets so thick that they do not open completely.
The use of certain antidepressant drugs has been linked to pulmonary stenosis and a number of other birth defects. Zoloft is one of these drugs. Our attorneys are gathering cases from around the country to file suit against the drug’s manufacturers.
If your child or the child of a loved one suffers from pulmonary stenosis, you may be eligible to receive compensation in a class action or individual lawsuit. Contact us today to have your case reviewed by one of our experienced attorneys.