Antidepressant Side Effects Lawsuit
Heart Defects & Autism
Thousands of lawsuits have been filed around the country on behalf of children suffering from heart defects that may have resulted by the use of antidepressant drugs by their mothers while pregnant. The antidepressants at issue include Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, Sarafem, Effexor and Paxil. These heart defects may include atrial septal defects, ventricular septal defects, tetralogy of fallot, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, transposition of the great arteries (TGA or TOGA), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR), double outlet right ventricle (DORV), and coarctation of the aorta (CoA).
In addition to the heart defects, studies have shown that these drugs can cause craniosynostosis in babies and a new study has shown a link between their use by women and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in their babies.
If your baby was born with any birth defect and you used an antidepressant drug while pregant, you should immediately seek the advice of an experienced, board certified personal injury lawyer.
These drugs are commonly known as "SSRI" which stands for "Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor" and "Serotonin-Specific Reuptake Inhibitor." They are commonly used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, personality disorders and insomnia.
The most common SSRI drugs are:
- Celexa (generic name citalopram)
- Lexapro (generic name escitalopram)
- Prozac & Sarafem (generic name fluoxetine)
- Paxil (generic name paroxetine)
- Zoloft (generic name sertraline)
- Effexor (generic name venlafaxine)
Studies have shown a two-fold increase in pulmonary defects in babies whose mothers used SSRI medications while pregnant versus those who did not.
It is important for you to have your child's claim evaluated as soon as possible because applicable statutes of limitation can cause you to lose their claim forever if not brought in time.
Michael P. Fleming, former Harris County Attorney, is board certified as a specialist in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
In addition to being board certified as a specialist in Personal Injury Trial Law and well-known as the former Harris County Attorney, Michael P. Fleming has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer for many years. His Houston law firm is AV rated by Martindale - Hubbell (the highest rating) and has been featured in H-Texas Magazine's Top Attorneys in Houston issue which features the best Houston lawyers and law firms. He is also one of the small percentage of attorneys in the entire country to have had the privilege of arguing and winning a case before the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Fleming is also licensed as a Solicitor by the Law Society of Ireland and can assist with any personal injury or business matters in Ireland through his affiliated Solicitor firm in Dublin, Ireland.
If you have a serious personal injury, wrongful death or litigation matter in Houston, Austin or anywhere else in Texas, contact an attorney with the qualifications, experience and reputation you can trust. Michael P. Fleming is a personal injury lawyer with the qualifications and experience you deserve.
If your baby has a heart defect and you took any of these antidepressant drugs while pregant, contact Mr. Fleming today for a confidential evaluation.
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