Pregnancy And Zoloft

Women Who Were Pregnant Taking Zoloft Learned Too Late About The Damages It Could Cause  

[Posted on Oct 17]

Several women across the country have learned that their use of the antidepressant Zoloft during their pregnancy was likely the cause of birth defects in their newborn. Recently the dangers of pregnancy and Zoloft use have been communicated to patients as well as doctors but it hasn’t always been that way. For years there were no warnings regarding the potential for Zoloft birth defects and many believe that constitutes negligence on the part of the drug’s maker, Pfizer. This has led to a number of Zoloft lawsuits which have been ruled in favor of the victims. Those decisions see Pfizer forced to pay financial compensation to the families that have suffered as a result of their product.

Women who give birth to a child with Zoloft birth defects must immediately deal with the stress of a child that is unhealthy.  For a woman that was already on an antidepressant to treat a behavioral disorder, this only makes their problem worse, the opposite of the intended effect of Zoloft. Not only do these women and their families have to endure the stress of a child that may need to undergo corrective surgery if there’s any hope of living a normal and healthy life, but they also face the challenge of paying for that kind of medical care.

The medical expenses that are associated with the consequences of pregnancy and Zoloft use are substantial and often the reason why these victims need to move forward with litigation. They shouldn’t have to be financially challenged as a result of these Zoloft birth defects, which include congenital heart conditions such as persistent pulmonary hypertension, tetralogy of fallot, patent foramen ovale, double outlet right ventricle and more. If you believe that taking Zoloft during your pregnancy is what caused your child to be born a birth defect, then it’s up to you to take legal action.

The law offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, have an experienced Zoloft attorney who will give you a free case review. During that consultation session, you’ll get much needed answers and a better understanding of what a Zoloft lawsuit will entail. It certainly won’t be an easy process but you’ll know that you’ve got an attorney that will be able to provide the kind of support you deserve throughout the process. You don’t have to let Pfizer get away with the damage they’ve caused you and your family if you choose to file a Zoloft lawsuit.