FDA Birth Defects Warning

This video was produced by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) warning patients and physicians of serious, life-threatening birth defects that are linked to women who take SSRI antidepressants. The FDA summarized two new studies that practioniors should consider when prescribscribing medications like SSRIs or other antidepressants for pregnant women or those planning a pregnancy.

Women who took antidepressant drugs like Paxil or Zoloft during pregnancy may be at an increased risk of their baby developing severe birth defects. These side effects may include heart defects (PPHN), lung defects, neural tube defects, abdominal and intestinal defects and malformations.

Contact Potts Law today for legal assistance 816-931-2230 if you took any antidepressants or SSRI Drugs while pregnant (Zoloft, Sertraline, Paxil, Depakote, Topamax, or Wellbutrin), you and your child have legal rights.