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birth defects
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Texas Injury Law Blog
Lexapro May Put Newborns’ Health at Risk
By Bryan Fears
For several years, Lexapro (escitalopram), a widely prescribed antidepressant, has helped pregnant patients battle depression, but it’s also put their fetal children at risk of serious side effects, including heart,…
Pill Mill Monitor
Weight Loss Drug Qnexa Linked to Topamax Birth Defects
By Kay Van Wey
Proposed weight loss drug Qnexa has not yet been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but if approved, thousands of children could suffer Qnexa birth defects. Qnexa…
Litigation & Trial
Antidepressant Birth Defects and The First Amendment
The big shift in thinking about antidepressant use in pregnancy began in late 2005, when the FDA warned that Paxil "increases the risk for birth defects, particularly heart defects, when…
TortsProf Blog
Pfizer Seeks Zoloft Birth Defect MDL
The Legal Intelligencer reports that Pfizer has asked the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multi District Litigation to consolidate over 50 cases filed in PA, NY, IL, MS, MO and OH.…
Texas Injury Law Blog
Does Your OB/GYN Know about Your Lexapro Prescription?
By Bryan Fears
Lexapro (escitalopram) is a dangerous drug, particularly for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Sadly, although the pregnancy-related risks of Lexapro (escitalopram) are well documented, the medical reality…
D.C. Medical Malpractice Blog
Some NSAIDS May Increase Risk of Birth Defects
Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner Reuters (12/13, Thrasybule) reported a study in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology suggesting that some over-the-counter painkillers, when taken…
Texas Injury Law Blog
Prozac: The Third Trimester Threat
By Bryan Fears
A University of California study found that Prozac (fluoxetine) contributed to birth abnormalities in children whose mother took fluoxetine treatments during her pregnancy. Specifically, the study revealed that these children…
Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices
Zoloft Birth Defect Lawyer – I'm now reviewing potential cases
It's been known for quite some time that Paxil can lead to terrible birth defects, particularly in an infant's heart. Doctors are now recognizing that other antidepressants, such as Zoloft,…
Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices
Topamax Birth Defect Lawyer – I Am Now Reviewing Cases
Evidence is mounting that Topamax causes certain types of birth defects, such as cleft palates and cleft lips. The FDA recently updated the Topamax label to reflect the now-recognized risk…
Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices
Is GlaxoSmithKline the anti-Google?
Google is famous for its motto of “Don’t be evil.” I’m beginning to wonder if GSK has adopted a motto of “Be evil.” In addition to selling Paxil without adequately…