New York 5/11/2011 2:28:59 AM
News / Health & Wellness

Lexapro Birth Defects May Qualify Mothers for Lawsuit

Women who delivered children with Lexapro birth defects may have legal recourse to recover financial compensation for damages. Allegedly, Lexapro and other SSRIs have been associated with a risk of birth defects, and users who delivered children with Lexapro birth defects may be able to participate in a lawsuit to recover compensation for medical bills and other damages. If you delivered a child with Lexapro birth defects after taking the drug during pregnancy, the attorneys working with Class Action.org would like to hear from you to determine if legal recourse is available. To have your claim reviewed at no cost to you, visit http://www.classaction.org/lexapro.html and complete the free case evaluation form on the right for a no obligation review of your Lexapro birth defects claim. 

Lexapro and other SSRI antidepressants have reportedly been linked to serious congenital defects. Allegedly, the following are among the potential Lexapro birth defects: atrial and ventricular septal defects (hole in the heart); spina bifida; abdominal birth defects; and heart defects. In addition, Lexapro and other SSRIs have been linked to persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), a failure of the normal circulatory transition which occurs after birth. The risk of PPHN prompted the FDA to release a public health advisory in July 2006 stating that, according to one study, the lung condition was six times more common among babies exposed to an SSRI antidepressant after the 20th week of pregnancy compared to those who were not exposed to an antidepressant while in the womb. 

If you delivered a child with Lexapro birth defects, you may be able to file a claim to recover compensation for your child’s injuries. To find out if you can participate in a lawsuit for your child’s Lexapro birth defects, visit Class Action.org today for a free evaluation of your claim. The Lexapro birth defects attorneys working with the site are providing this online consultation at no cost and remain committed to protecting the rights of children who were born with Lexapro birth defects. 

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