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Prozac Birth Defects

Mothers who took Prozac during pregnancy and delivered children with birth defects may have legal recourse. Reportedly, the use of SSRIs like Prozac during pregnancy have been associated with a risk of congenital malformations, and women who bore children with Prozac birth defects after taking the drug during pregnancy may be able to file a claim seeking compensation. A Prozac birth defects lawsuit may be an option for these individuals, as the manufacturer of the drug may have failed to properly warn doctors and patients about the risks associated with this medication.

Did you deliver a child with birth defects after taking Prozac during pregnancy? Complete our free case review form with the details of your Prozac birth defects claim to find out if you have legal recourse to seek compensation for medical bills and other damages resulting from your child's condition.

Prozac Heart Defects

According to Finnish researchers, the use of this SSRI during pregnancy can put the mother at risk for delivering a child with Prozac heart defects. A study featured in Obstetrics & Gynecology found that 105 children for every 10,000 exposed to Prozac during pregnancy developed isolated ventricular septal defects, a hole which forms between the right and left sides of the heart. The risk of this Prozac birth defect was more than double that among children born to women not taking the drug while pregnant. The study also found that women who took any SSRI while pregnant were more than twice as likely to deliver a child with a neural tube defect.

In addition to holes in the heart and neural tube defects, SSRIs like Prozac have also allegedly been associated with a number of other birth defects. In light of these allegations, our Prozac birth defect attorneys would like to hear from women who took this drug during pregnancy and delivered children with any of the following congenital malformations:

• Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)
• Craniosynostosis
• Omphalocele
• Club foot
• Spina Bifida
• Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)
• Coarctation of the aorta
• Tetralogy of fallot

Lawyers for Prozac Birth Defects

Potentially, women who took Prozac during pregnancy delivered children with any of the above birth defects after taking the drug during pregnancy may have legal recourse. There is a time limit for filing Prozac birth defect claims, so those interested in taking legal action are advised to act quickly. Contact our attorneys today for a no cost, no obligation review of your Prozac birth defects claim to determine if a lawsuit is an option for you and your family.