Representing families with a child affected by Celexa birth defects after taking this SSRI antidepressant drug during pregnancy and representing individuals who have developed side effects in filing Celexa lawsuits. Currently cases are being filed individually and no nationwide Celexa class action lawsuit has been filed.
Recent observational studies and reports by consumers have increased the awareness of the public regarding the antidepressant drug Celexa which is prescribed to help treat depression and has been linked with serious birth defects problems. Celexa is a drug known as a serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) manufactured by Forest Laboratories. Many women of childbearing age have taken antidepressant medications such as Celexa during pregnancy and then had a child who develpoed congenital birth defects.
These types of SSRI antidepressant drugs have different side effects for the unborn child associated with them including the increase risk of premature birth, breathing problems, gastrointestinal side effects and motor problems. The exact level of risk of developing Celexa birth defects is currently unknown, however the risk of developing complications has been reported in infants following use of these medications. Women using this medication during their pregnancy can expose their baby to the drug while in the womb increasing the risk of the child developing a Celexa birth defect.
Celexa Birth Defects May Include:
• PPHN (persistent pulmonary hypertension)
• Abdominal Birth Defects
• Heart Birth Defects
• Cranial Birth Defects
In 2004, the Food and Drug Administration released a warning against the use of certain antidepressants for women in the late third trimester of pregnancy. The warning stated that doctors may want to gradually taper pregnant women off antidepressant medications in the third trimester so that the baby is not adversely affected. After a woman delivers, she should talk with her physician or other medical professional to decide whether to return to a full dose of the antidepressant drug during the period when she is most vulnerable to problems such as postpartum depression.
We believe that the manufacturer of Celexa should be held accountable for any harm they are legally responsible for and people should be fairly compensated for their damages due to Celexa and pregnancy side effects. Some families and their child have had their life changed in a number of ways due to Celexa birth defects including:
• Unpaid medical bills
• Emotional suffering
• Permanent injuries
• Greater risk of developing future problems
• Future surgeries and therapy
• Loss of their quality of life
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If your child has suffered from Celexa birth defects please contact us for a free no-obligation consultation. We are currently investigating cases for families involving an Celexa birth defect that occurred after using this antidepressant drug. For the latest news and updates and information on filing Celexa birth defects lawsuits claim please call or e-mail us today.
