Zoloft Attorneys
What is Zoloft?
Zoloft (sertraline) is in a class of drugs called is a serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is an antidepressant, but it is prescribed for many conditions, not just depression. A number of newborns have suffered birth defects after their mothers took Zoloft during pregnancy. Here are some answers to common questions that our Zoloft Attorneys hear from clients:
What is Zoloft prescribed to treat?
Zoloft is prescribed to treat many conditions. Some are off-label, meaning that the drug has not been approved for that purpose, but it is up to doctors’ discretion to prescribe what they believe will help their patients. Examples of conditions which are treated with Zoloft include:
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Other types of depression
- Panic disorder
- Social anxiety disorder
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Symptoms of menopause
- Eating disorders
- Chronic pain
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Migraines
- Alcohol dependence
What are the dangers of taking Zoloft?
Zoloft can be dangerous to anyone who takes it. It is known to cause aggression, hostility, suicidal thoughts, and other behavioral problems in children, teenagers, and young adults. Other side effects include seizures, confusion, suicidal behavior, and more.
Zoloft can also cause birth defects in babies born to women who take the drug during pregnancy, as well as miscarriage and stillbirth. Zoloft birth defects can include:
- Congenital heart defects
- Skull defect
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Neural tube defects
- Club foot
- Abdominal defect
- Oral cleft
- Anal atresia
- Persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN)
What can I do if I think that Zoloft caused my child’s injuries?
Our experienced can answer your Zoloft injury questions right away. We can help you hold the drug maker financially responsible for the harm to your child. There is a time limit for filing a Zoloft lawsuit, so it is important to act quickly.
How can I have a case when Zoloft has not been recalled?
Drug recalls make headlines, but the majority of dangerous and defective drugs are never recalled. Drug makers have a legal duty to inform health care professionals and consumers about the dangerous side effects their products can have. Failure to warn is, in itself, a defect.
If you or someone you love has Zoloft injury questions or if you believe your child has been injured by Zoloft, please call our Zoloft attorneys at 1-877-LOSS-RECOVER (567-7732) or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation with a Zoloft attorney is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a defective drug lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.