Zoloft Birth Defects

Transposition of the Great Arteries

Zoloft and other SSRIs have reportedly been associated with a potential risk of heart defects in newborns of women being treated with these drugs during pregnancy. One of these heart defects may include transposition of the great arteries. Mothers who were not made aware of the risk while taking Zoloft during pregnancy may have grounds for a lawsuit if their babies were born with transposition of the great arteries.

If your baby was delivered with a Zoloft birth defect after taking the drug during pregnancy, fill out our free, no obligation case evaluation form for a consultation.

Transposition of the Great Arteries and Zoloft

The "great arteries" in transposition of the great arteries are the aorta and the pulmonary artery. The "transposition" is that these two major blood vessels are switched due to this birth defect. Since the aorta and the pulmonary artery have such specific and vital functions in the heart, transposition poses a large problem for infants born with this reported Zoloft heart defect after being exposed to the drug in the womb.

Transposition of the great arteries hinders oxygenated blood from reaching the rest of the body, which can lead to:

• Shortness of breath
• Slow growth and weight gain
• Bluish skin
• Poor appetite

While the condition is manageable, it requires surgery to prevent potentially serious heart and lung complications in the future. 

Zoloft Lawsuits

If you took Zoloft during pregnancy and your child was born with a Zoloft birth defect, you may be entitled to compensation. Our Zoloft attorneys have the knowledge and experience needed to determine if you are eligible to join a Zoloft birth defects lawsuit. Fill out our free, no risk case evaluation form to take advantage of a free consultation offered by our experienced Zoloft lawyers.