South Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers
Anti-depressant drugs have received a great deal of negative feedback recently, because of the number of possible side effects which may be serious and even life-threatening.
Aside from the number of possible unintended effects that may arise from antidepressant drugs, women taking these drugs during pregnancy put the well being of their baby in danger, as the drugs|medication are associated with a wide range of possible birth defects.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are prescribed by doctors to treat anxiety, depression as well as other mental health disorders. SSRIs help alleviate these issues by enhancing the level of serotonin, a natural substance produced in the brain associated with feelings of happiness and well-being.
Many women that are prescribed these drugs are sometimes advised to continue taking them during their pregnancy. However, antidepressants such as Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac have been associated with a number of birth defects when used during pregnancy.
Zoloft continues to be associated with cases of spina bifida, heart defects, club foot, cleft lip/palate, and limb defects, while Prozac has been associated with an increased risk for autism.
Paxil has been tied to an increased risk of cardiovascular, brain and abdominal malformations. Most concerning may be the cardiovascular malformations that can result in the newborn being unable to obtain enough oxygen, requiring hospitalization.
In many instances, these antidepressants can cause premature birth. As many as 10-20 percent of prematurely born children may pass away after birth; survivors face possible deafness and neurological problems.
The pharmaceutical industry has developed numerous life saving prescription drugs.
However, in a race to get their drugs to market, many pharmaceutical companies ignore or do not anticipate the crippling side effects associated with medications which later lead to life altering side effects and even death.
Did you know that every single year as many as 200,000 US citizens die from a reaction to prescription drugs?
Although the U.S. government is forced to spend billions of dollars on illegal drug interdiction each and every year in an attempt to combat the problem, more Americans die each year as the result of the side effects of legally prescribed drugs than illegal ones.
If you or a loved one have been hurt or died as a result/as a consequence of a defective prescription drug, non-prescription medication, natural dietary supplement, vitamin, or defective medical device you need an aggressive defective drug attorney who is eager to stand up for rights and seek justice on your behalf.
South Carolina Defective Drug Attorneys
The prescription drug industry has developed many life saving prescription drugs. Despite their efforts, unsafe drugs are marketed, dispensed and hurt innocent victims every year.
If you or a loved one have been killed or injured through no fault of their own, call the SC personal injury and wrongful death lawyers today for a free, no-cost consultation. Although many of the people we represent in accident and wrongful death cases are from/reside in South Carolina, our lawyers routinely take clients from throughout the Southeastern U.S. and, in certain types of product liability or pharmaceutical cases, from across the country. Contact us today to hear how we can help.
The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You need to seek advice from an attorney for advice relating to your individual situation. This article is not intended to and will not create an attorney-client relationship.
J.P.Strom, Jr. P.A. Strom Law Firm, LLC 2110 Beltline Boulevard Columbia, South Carolina 29204
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