Lexapro Claims
Helping families affected by Lexapro birth defects after taking this SSRI antidepressant drug during pregnancy and representing individuals who have developed side effects in filing a Lexapro lawsuit. Currently cases are being filed individually and no nationwide Lexapro class action lawsuit has been filed.
Recently, the public has become more aware that the SSRI drug Lexapro which is prescribed to treat depression has been associated with serious birth defects problems. Many women of childbearing age have taken antidepressant medications such as Lexapro which are also referred to as serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Lexapro And Birth Defects Include:
PPHN (persistent pulmonary hypertension)
Abdominal Birth Defects
Cranial Birth Defects
Heart Birth Defects
The Food and Drug Administration in 2004 announced a warning against the use of certain antidepressants for women in the late third trimester of pregnancy. The warning stated that doctors may want to gradually taper pregnant women off antidepressant medications in the third trimester so that the baby is not adversely affected. After a woman delivers, she should consult with her doctor to decide whether to return to a full dose of the antidepressant medication during the period when she is most vulnerable to problems such as postpartum depression.
In 2006, the Food and Drug Administration issued a safety alert regarding the increased risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) which is a serious and life-threatening lung condition that occurs soon after birth. The alert covered medications similar to Lexapro along with other antidepressant drugs including Paxil and Prozac. The Lexapro label was also revised to include additional information regarding a study suggesting that exposure to the drug in the first trimester of pregnancy may be linked with an increased risk of Lexapro birth defects involving cardiac problems. Lexapro side effects continue to be studied and analyzed.
Lexapro Lawsuit
If your child has suffered from Lexapro and birth defects please contact us for a free no-obligation consultation. We are currently investigating cases for families involving a birth defect that occurred after using this antidepressant drug. For the latest news and updates and information on filing a Lexapro lawsuit birth defects claim please call or e-mail us today.
