Archive for the ‘Birth Defects’ Category

U.K. Review Suggests Up to One-Third of Birth Defects May Be Attributed to Antidepressants, Other Prescription Drugs

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
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SSRI antidepressants have been linked to a number of serious birth defects.

A new review conducted by researchers in the U.K. suggests that up to one-third of all birth defects may be caused by SSRI antidepressants and certain other prescription medications. (more…)

Are Your Antidepressants Doing More Harm Than Good?

Friday, April 13th, 2012
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Zoloft and other SSRI antidepressants have been linked to serious birth defects.

Women who use SSRI antidepressants, such as Zoloft or Paxil, during pregnancy need to be aware of the potential for serious health complications that can affect not only them but their unborn child as well. (more…)

Canadian Study Links SSRI Antidepressants to Increased Hypertension Risk

Friday, April 6th, 2012
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Paxil and other SSRI antidepressants have been linked to an increased risk of birth defects.

A new Canadian study suggests that SSRI antidepressants, such as Paxil and Zoloft, may be linked to an increased risk of pulmonary hypertension and other complications among women who use the drugs while pregnant. (more…)

Panel to Consider Consolidation of Zoloft Birth Defects Lawsuits

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
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Zoloft has been linked to a number of serious birth defects.

A U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation is scheduled to meet in San Diego to discuss whether a number of Zoloft birth defects lawsuits should be consolidated for pretrial proceedings. (more…)

SSRI Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy May Impact Fetal Growth

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
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A new study examines the impact of SSRI antidepressants on unborn fetuses.

A new research study suggests that SSRI antidepressants, such as Celexa and Paxil, may slow fetal development in women who take one of these drugs while pregnant. (more…)