Representing families with a child affected by Wellbutrin birth defects after taking this SSRI antidepressant medication while pregnant and representing families who have a child who developed a birth defect in filing a Wellbutrin lawsuit. We are currently filing individual cases on behalf of families and no nationwide Wellbutrin class action lawsuit has been filed.
Recently, the public has become more aware that antidepressant drugs, including Wellbutrin, which are prescribed to treat depression have been associated with serious birth defects and other serious side effects. Wellbutrin (generic name bupropion) is an antidepressant medication known as a serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. Many women of childbearing age have used SSRI medications such as Wellbutrin during pregnancy and subsequently some have had a child born with Wellbutrin birth defects.
These antidepressant medications can have different side effects for the unborn child linked with them including the increase risk of motor problems, breathing problems, gastrointestinal side effects, heart defects, abdominal defects, cranial defects and premature birth. The precise degree of risk of Wellbutrin birth defects for the unborn child is not known, however the risk of developing problems has sometimes been reported in infants after a mother uses these medications during pregnancy. Antidepressant medications such as Wellbutrin are able to cross the placenta and reach the fetus during pregnancy. Women taking this drug during their pregnancy can expose their baby to the medication while in the womb leading to the development of serious Wellbutrin birth defects.
Wellbutrin And Pregnancy Birth Defects Include:
• PPHN (persistent pulmonary hypertension)
• Abdominal Birth Defects
• Neural Tube Defects
• Anal Atresia
• Heart Birth Defects
• Clubfoot
• Cranial Birth Defects
In 2004, the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning for women regarding taking certain antidepressant drugs in the late third trimester of pregnancy. The warning stated that treating medical professional may want to gradually taper pregnant women off antidepressant medications in the third trimester so that the infant is not adversely affected.
We believe that the manufacturer of Wellbutrin should be held legally accountable for any birth defects they are responsible for and families should be fairly compensated for their child’s damages due to Wellbutrin causing birth defects. Many families and their child have had their life changed in a number of ways due to Wellbutrin birth defects including, but not limited to:
• Unpaid medical bills
• Emotional suffering
• Permanent injuries
• Greater risk of developing future problems
• Loss of their quality of life
• Higher insurance premiums
Wellbutrin Class Action Lawsuit
If your child has suffered from Wellbutrin and birth defects please contact us for a free no-obligation consultation. We are currently investigating cases for families involving a Wellbutrin birth defect that occurred after using this antidepressant drug. For the latest news and updates and information on filing a Wellbutrin birth defects lawsuit claim please call or e-mail us today. We are currently filing individual cases for families and there is no national Wellbutrin lawsuits class action.
