As one of the most popular antidepressants today, Zoloft (Sertraline) is today in demand. Lots of people are aware about the importance of Zoloft and how this can help people to treat depression in simple ways. But of course, just like any medicines, you can also find problems being linked to the use of Zoloft and legal matter is suggested for it. There are individuals or families that are filing Zoloft Lawsuit due to problems they experienced by using Zoloft.
As you can see, Zoloft has been linked to possible risks of developmental birth defects and persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) in newborn infants whose mothers took Zoloft during pregnancy. Aside from that, you can also find other birth defects such as;
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Truncus Arteriosus
- Tricuspid Valve Stenosis
- Heart Murmur
- Pulmonary Stenosis
- Gastroschisis – abdominal wall defect
- Esophageal Stenosis
In using Zoloft, you need to learn about consequences and make sure that you are consulting your doctor about it. I know that it is really hard to cope with depression and some prefer to take medication to solve it. But, in return, you need to keep in mind about the danger and consider about the health of your baby when you are taking medication during pregnancy.