Zoloft Birth Defects

Zoloft Craniosynostosis

Zoloft craniosynostosis reportedly linked to SSRI drug

Zoloft craniosynostosis is among the birth defects reportedly associated with use of the drug and other SSRIs during pregnancy. One study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that infants exposed to SSRIs while in the womb are more than twice as likely to develop craniosynostosis, a type of skull defect, when compared to the control group. Because mothers may not have been fully aware of the risk of Zoloft craniosynostosis while taking the drug during pregnancy, legal recourse may be available through a Zoloft birth defects lawsuit.

Was your child born with Zoloft craniosynostosis? Fill out our no cost, no obligation form to find out if you are eligible for a Zoloft birth defects lawsuit to recover financial compensation.

Symptoms of Zoloft Craniosynostosis

A birth defect which may result from SSRI use during pregnancy, Zoloft craniosynostosis causes the child's cranial sutures to close earlier than normal. Sutures are connections which separate each individual skull bone, the early closing of which leads to an abnormally shaped head. In addition to a misshapen head, other symptoms of Zoloft craniosynostosis may include:

• Little to no increase in head size over time
• Absence of the normal feeling of a soft spot on the child's head
• Disappearance of the soft spot
• A raised hard ridge along the sutures

If a newborn is exhibiting signs of Zoloft craniosynostosis, the doctor will examine the infant's head, and possibly order a neurological exam, CT scan of the head or x-rays of the skull.

Zoloft Craniosynostosis Lawsuits

Zoloft craniosynostosis can be severe and permanent if not corrected. To treat this type of alleged Zoloft birth defect, most doctors will order surgery to relieve pressure on the brain, to provide room for the brain to grow and to improve the appearance of the child's head. In some cases, craniosynostosis can result in serious complications such as developmental delay, seizures and increased intracranial pressure.

While the exact cause of craniosynostosis is unknown, women who took Zoloft or another SSRI during pregnancy and delivered a newborn with this type of cranial birth defect may want to speak with an attorney for information on their legal rights. In light of studies linking SSRIs to birth defects, women who bore children with Zoloft craniosynostosis after taking the drug during pregnancy may be able to file a Zoloft birth defects lawsuit to seek compensation for medical bills and other damages. To find out if you have legal recourse for your child's craniosynostosis, complete our free case review form to contact our Zoloft birth defects lawyers today.