Who is Affected by Zoloft® Side Effects?

Zoloft (Sertraline) is a popular antidepressant approved by the FDA in 1991 to treat depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) in children and adults. The use of Zoloft during pregnancy is linked to increased risks of developmental birth defects and persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) in newborn children.

If you or someone you love has taken Zoloft (Sertraline) while pregnant and have a child born with a birth defect, you may be entitled to financial compensation and should contact an experienced Zoloft Lawsuit Attorney to learn about your rights.

Zoloft and SSRIs widely prescribed to pregnant women

Between 14% and 23% of women suffer from depression during pregnancy. 8% are prescribed an antidepressant such as Zoloft to treat their depression. Unfortunately, SSRI antidepressants including Zoloft, Prozac, Lexapro, and Celexa, have been found to greatly increase the danger of birth defects when taken by pregnant mothers.

Heart defects in newborns linked to Zoloft use during pregnancy include atrial septal defect (ASD), tetralogy of the fallot (TOF), transposition of the great arteries, ventrical outflow defect, a ventrical septal defect (VSD), hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), hypoplastic right heart syndrome (HRHS), and hole in heart. Zoloft is also linked to defects such as Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension on Newborn (PPHN) a condition where there are problems with the levels of oxygen in the baby’s bloodstream, and Pulmonary Stenosis. Other developmental Zoloft birth defects include cleft lip, cleft palate, club foot, anal atresia, abdominal defects, omphalocele, craniosynotosis, misshapen head, and arm or leg defects in the child.

Evidence linking Zoloft and other SSRI antidepressants to birth defects is mounting, including a 2006 study that linked Paxil and Zoloft to an increased risk of PPHN (persistent pulmonary hypertension in the newborn). Although warnings about other Zoloft side effects like dangers of suicide have been in place for a long time, the manufacturer of Zoloft has yet to warn doctors and patients about the increased risks of birth defects from Zoloft use during pregnancy.

Several lawsuits have already been filed, and our Zoloft® Lawsuit Attorneys are conducting free case evaluations nationwide

If you or a loved one feels that Zoloft may be the cause of your child’s birth defect, you should contact an attorney experienced in pharmaceutical litigation to learn about your rights to a Zoloft Lawsuit Claim. An experienced Zoloft Lawyer can make all the difference in ensuring you get the settlement or judgment you deserve.