Pfizer Faces Multiple Lawsuits Due to Claims Against Zoloft

A group of mothers banded together against Pfizer, claiming their children suffered from birth defects because they have taken Zoloft while they were still pregnant, leading newspapers report. Even though selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors may help manage the anxiety and depression that one might feel while having a baby, these women would still not risk the life of their baby. These women claim that Pfizer has not adequately warned them of the possible problems that their babies might have because of their exposure to Zoloft. Proper public alert or warning of the risks associated with the medication was also left out by the company.

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How a Child with Anxiety Sees Things

One may not be able to see at first glance that a simple fidgeting boy or girl during important events may have been evident of a much bigger cause than stage fright, child experts say. It is one way to be afraid of being under the spotlight but to these excessive worrying often stems from a deeper reason which some may say as an anxiety disorder. General anxiety disorder among children has seen to be the most common mental disorders, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The said organization has even said that a 25.1 percent of 13 to 18 year old are under its spell.

The Effects of Antidepressants on Babies

Pregnancy sometimes causes depression but taking antidepressants while pregnant proved bothersome for women.  Spreading in the news like wildfire, the risks associated in using antidepressants is a hot topic.  Complaints about those drugs have caught the attention of the Food and Drug Administration .  Purchasing antidepressants is easy because many of its formulations are available in the market.  Depressed men and women are not the only ones who use antidepressants but also those that are suffering from diabetes. Simultaneous treatment of depression and diabetes , as was seen in many researches.

Because of the increasing number of men and women taking antidepressants, the FDA has been trying to warn the public of the possible risks. Toward creating new markets and increasing acceptability among women, some pharmaceutical companies are even marketing antidepressants that are safe to take during

SSRIs Causes High Risk of Nueral Tube Defects among New Born

There is a slight increase in risk of neural tube defects among babies exposed to selective seretonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), according to a new analysis based on national data from Finland.  According to a study, about 22 out of 10,000 babies were born with the defect compared to only 9 out of 10,000 babies born to mothers who didn't take SSRIs.

The increased risk of heart defects that occurred among those whose mothers had used not only used SSRIs such as Prozac but also Zoloft and Celexa has reached nearly 500,000 Danish children, a recent study quoted Dr. Heli Malm as saying.

Zoloft Birth Defects Include Autism

Zoloft is an antidepressant medication that has been linked with autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorder is a complex developmental disability which can cause problems with communication and social interaction. Though autism has no known cure, treatments can be made to minimize the symptoms of the condition. Some of these treatments are behavioural therapies to reinforce positive behaviour and remove or minimize unwanted ones. These therapies can also be in conjunction with medications just like talk therapies and antidepressants in kids with OCD.

Symptoms of Autism

Generally, these signs and symptoms are seen in people with autism regardless of the severity of the condition.