New York 6/15/2011 8:55:25 PM
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Lexapro Birth Defects Can Reportedly Include Congenital Heart Defects

Lexapro birth defects can reportedly include heart defects, such as tetralogy of fallot (TOF), hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and transposition of the great arteries (TGA). These Lexapro birth defects are considered complex in nature and may require surgical treatment. Because pregnant users of this SSRI drug are reported as having a risk of delivering children with these or other Lexapro birth defects, legal recourse to recover compensation for medical bills and other damages may be available. If you took this SSRI drug during pregnancy and delivered an infant with Lexapro birth defects, find out if you qualify for financial compensation by visiting http://www.classaction.org/lexapro.html and completing the no cost, no risk case review form on the right.

SSRI antidepressants, when used by pregnant women, have been associated with a risk of congenital heart defects. Reportedly, these SSRI and Lexapro birth defects can include the following: hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS); tetralogy of fallot (TOF); transposition of the great arteries (TGA); coarctation of the aorta; ventrical septal defects (VSD);  atrial septal defects (ASD); holes in the heart; and heart murmurs. These alleged Lexapro birth defects can range from a minor heart condition not requiring surgery to serious congenital heart defects which may require multiple procedures throughout the child’s life. Craniosynostosis, spina bifida, club foot and omphalocele, a condition where the intestines protrude through the navel, have also been associated as potential Lexapro birth defects. 

If your child was born with Lexapro birth defects after you took the drug during pregnancy, you may be able to participate in a Lexapro lawsuit to recover financial compensation. Potentially, a Lexapro lawsuit will provide women the opportunity to a file a claim seeking monetary damages for medical bills and other damages relating to their child’s Lexapro birth defects. To determine if you may be eligible, visit Class Action.org for a free case review. 

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