Prozac Birth Defects PPHN Lawsuit

The Food and Drug Administration has asked the companies that make Prozac and other SSRI drugs to change the warnings they issue about possible side effects from the drugs to include the possibility that they can cause possible deadly birth defects in newborns. The action came after the agency was made aware of research that showed that women who use Prozac and other SSRIs while pregnant were at a much higher risk of giving birth to children suffering from these problems than women who did not use the drugs while pregnant.

Numerous birth defects have been linked to Prozac use, including cleft palates, cleft lips, club feet, limb reductions and asthma, neural tube defects/spina bifida and breathing issues. The FDA announcement was related to a condition known as persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, or PPHN, in which there is an abnormal blood flow through the infant’s heart and lungs and can result in death if the child is hypoxemic. The FDA also took the step of issuing a warning to doctors about the dangers of Prozac and other SSRIs during pregnancy and encouraged them to discuss these dangers with their patients.

Prozac is a drug that's primarily used to treat depression, bulimia nervosa, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and (sometimes) ADHD. As antidepressants go, its name is probably the one most known by the general public, as it has been in the spotlight so often. (Sometimes, it almost seems as if "everyone who is anyone" took Prozac at one time or another.)

Unlike other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) that are used to treat the illnesses mentioned above, Prozac has an "energizing" effect. (Ironically, it's the resulting euphoria that many claim cause patients to become addicted to Prozac.)

Prozac Side Effects:

Prozac has a wide variety of side effects, ranging from the mild to the life-threatening. Those include anxiety, insomnia, weakness, skin rash, weight loss or gain, loss of sex drive, and serotonin syndrome. Additionally, many individuals have come forward, claiming other contraindications and adverse reactions to Prozac, leading many to question whether the drug was pushed into the market before it had fully been studied.

Prozac Lawsuit may begin.

If you or someone you care about was prescribed Prozac and endured adverse side effects to the drug, or have had a baby with PPHN, our lawyers would like to talk with you. You may be entitled to financial compensation for your pain and suffering, but if you hesitate the statute of limitations in your state could prevent your case from getting off the ground. Contact our Prozac lawyers today!

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Jasonsays: 2011-12-19 22:42:01

I took Prozac for about 5 years or so... I've since put the pieces together that the chronic dry mouth side effects caused my teeth to suffer substantial damage. I spent over $20,000 for bridgework & crowns all over my mouth. And now years later I need expensive implants because the crowns didn't hold up. I wish the Doctors had told me about this side effect of Prozac and how quickly and severley it would destroy my teeth!

Linda Hughessays: 2011-11-15 12:00:20

My daughter was born on October 4, 1992 with Transposition of the Great Arteries. She had surgery 6 days later at Boston Children's Hospital. I started taking Prozac for depression in May of 1990 and stopped two months into my pregnancy when I found out. She also has a genetic condition called Familal adenomatous polyposis. This condition typically comes strictly from the mother or father. Neither myself or her dad, after being genetically tested, have this condition. It mutated on it's own and I wonder if Prozac could be responsible for this also. She is having her colon removed today as a result of this disease. Please contact me via email if you feel I may have a case against the makers of Prozac. I am a resident of South Carolina. Thank you, Linda

louise clarksays: 2011-09-27 15:33:45

i started prozac around 16mths before i fell pregnant. my son was born with cleft nose, seizures, as he has grown his defects are coming more to light. brain tumours, autism, still wearing pampers, cant talk or communicate clearly. he has the abiliity of a 3year old. i only just connected his defects maybe due to prozac when i saw on tv. my son and my life has been destroyed.

Christina nelsonsays: 2011-09-05 14:59:59

I had my son in 04 my dr had me on Prozac my whole pregnancy he was diagnosed this year with ADHD and put on riddlen.I need to take him to be tested for autism because he shows many symptoms.please help if you can we need it.

Megsays: 2011-08-23 07:34:48

I took Prozac throughout my pregnancy. My daughter was diagnosed as being "emotionally handicapped" at the age of 3. She began having extreme behavior problems at 18 months. She was also diagnosed with ADHD at age 5.

Chris Leonzalsays: 2011-07-23 03:26:40

I took prozac throughout my entire pregnancy. My son, now 7, has over 30 different severe deficits and defects. A few to just name are: Clubfoot deformity of both feet, Autism, profound global develeopmental delay, language, communication, speech, articulation & sensory processing disorders, ADHD, heart murmur, brain structrual differences, microsephaly, vision and hearing problems, digestive problems, memory loss... I could go on. He struggles just to get through his days. Some kids tease him becuase he is different and are mean to him. My heart breaks for him. If prozac truly is responsible for my sons suffering, please help me to hold them accountable. Please have one of your lawyers contact me today. Thank you.

shannonsays: 2011-06-28 13:01:03

I was on prozac and phenagren during my pregnancy. My son was hospitalized at 4 days with fever, lethargy and limp as dishrag. Over the next two years, we repeated went to the ER with these same symptoms. He began having vomiting issues with the episodes which happened about every 6 weeks. He was diagnosed with cyclic vomiting and migraines at three years of age. He has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, social anxiety disorder and other possible diagnosis down the line. He still has these physical episodes and is on several medicines now including prozac. Is there a possibility that his medical conditions and current diagnosis are a result of my medicine use during pregnancy?

lorettasays: 2011-06-14 09:04:25

I took prozac while pregnant. My child died when he was 10 weeks old. It was ruled a sids death. I've always had doubts about that ruling. My son was never quite right. He slept all the time. He would even fall asleep while eating. He never developed. He never became active or engaged. He never tried to hold his head up. I took him to the doctor numerous times but was told there was nothing wrong. I have two older healthy children. I have always believed my sons inability to develop and his death was due to my taking prozac. Please contact me if you would like further information.

Mary Lusardisays: 2011-03-29 12:18:23

please contact

justin stacysays: 2011-03-21 15:06:19

i need one of ur lawyers to call me

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