Topic
birth defects
149 published works
Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices
2011 – Study connects Depakote and neural tube defects
By Jared Fink
In November 2011, Emily W.Y. Tung and Louise M. Winn of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada published a study titled “Valproic acid-induced DNA…
Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices
2013 – More research published linking Depacon / Depakote / Depake with birth defects
By Jared Fink
In a 2013 study published in Reproductive Toxicology by Matteo Cassina et al. titled “Pregnancy outcome in women exposed to antiepileptic drugs: Teratogenic role of maternal epilepsy and its pharmacologic…
Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices
WARNING: Femara May Cause Birth Defects
By Jared Fink
In 2005, research published at the annual American Society of Reproductive Medicine conference sparked controversy. This research, published by Marinko Biljan M.D., found that the use of Femara (letrozole) during…
Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices
2012: Celexa sister drug associated with negative birth outcomes
By Jared Fink
Serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as Escitalopram are prescribed for depression and anxiety. Over 40 million Americans suffer from depression or anxiety, leading these to be the most common mental illness…
Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices
2011 – Antidepressants linked to congenital malformations
By Jared Fink
Antidepressant drugs are commonly used during pregnancy. Fetus Exposure to these drugs may have some unwanted side effects. The Department of Histology and Embryology, 3rd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University,…
Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices
2012 – Study shows Effexor linked to birth defects
By Jared Fink
Studies have shown that 3 percent of pregnant women are treated with antidepressants during gestation. This percentage is found to slightly increase after delivery of the baby, from 5-7 percent.…
Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices
2006 – “All SSRIs” carry risk for birth defects, particularly Paxil
By Jared Fink
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor drugs (SSRIs) are commonly prescribed to people suffering from depression. This often includes pregnant women, due to the increased risk of complications when a pregnant mother…
Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices
2013 – Paxil and other antidepressants are associated with increased risk for birth defects
By Jared Fink
Many studies have been conducted to assess the risks of taking antidepressant medication during pregnancy. Despite all the information collected, treatment of depression in pregnant women is still sub-optimal due…
Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices
2010 – Study finds strong association between SSRI use and birth defects
By Jared Fink
Several studies have been conducted on the safety of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) taken to treat depression during pregnancy. Unfortunately, the data from studies examining the associations between SSRI…
Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices
2007 – Paxil, SSRIs associated with risk for fetal malformations
By Jared Fink
Paroxetine (marketed under the brand name “Paxil”) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly prescribed to treat women suffering from depression during pregnancy. Many warnings have been issued against…