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Lexapro Birth Defects

Lexapro is an antidepressant in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group and is used by millions of people in the United States every day. Lexapro was approved by the FDA in 2002 for treatment of depression and anxiety. However, recently the FDA has strengthened its warnings about side effects linked with Lexapro, particularly the dangers of Lexapro birth defects in newborns.

Many women experience depression during pregnancy. Doctors frequently prescribe SSRI antidepressants including Lexapro to the expectant women to help them through their depression. However, there is increasing evidence that taking Lexapro during pregnancy can drastically increase the risk of Lexapro birth defects in the baby.

If you or a loved one took the SSRI Lexapro while pregnant and had a baby born with a Lexapro birth defect you may be entitled to compensation. It is important to speak with a Lexapro Lawsuit Attorney who can help you navigate the Pharmaceutical Litigation landscape.

What is the problem with Lexapro and pregnancy?

Thanks to some recent studies the link between the use of SSRI dugs like Lexapro during pregnancy and birth defects is coming to light. The New England Journal of medicine published a study that demonstrated that pregnant women who used Lexapro or other SSRI medications were 6 times more likely to have a baby born with PPHN (Primary Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn). Another study in Pediatrics revealed that Lexapro and other SSRIs, when used during pregnancy, greatly increase the danger of the child being born with neurological and heart defects.

Using Lexapro during pregnancy can cause increased risk of the baby having:

  • Heart Murmur
  • Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
  • Pulmonary Stenosis
  • Craniosynostosis – cranial skull defect
  • Omphalocele – abdominal wall defect
  • Gastroschisis – abdominal wall defect
  • Spina Bifida
  • Anal Atresia
  • Club Foot
  • Esophageal Stenosis
  • Abdominal Defects
  • Ventral or Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD) – hole in the heart wall
  • Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)
  • Valve Problems – malformed or stuck and won’t close
  • Tricuspid Valve (Ebstein’s Anomaly)
  • Mitral Valve
  • Transposition of the Great Arteries / Vessels
  • Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
  • Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome (HRHS)
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Tricuspid Atresia
  • Pulmonary Atresia
  • Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
  • Coarctation of the Aorta
  • Truncus Arteriosus

Lexapro birth defect lawsuits

The public is becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of using an antidepressant during pregnancy and the potential risks of a Lexapro birth defect. When a child is born with a Lexapro birth defect, the family and loved ones must deal with the effects. A Lexapro birth defect can lead to years of expensive medical treatments, increased risks of health problems, pain and suffering.

If you or a loved one have taken Lexapro when pregnant and given birth to a child suffering from a Lexapro birth defect, you may be eligible for compensation. An experienced Lexapro Attorney can help you learn about your rights and recover damages for your medical expenses, loss of work, pain, and suffering.

By contacting us at An Attorney for You, you will be matched with a Lexapro Lawyer who understands pharmaceutical litigation. Get your Free Lexapro Case Evaluation today.
 

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