Lexapro (escitalopram) along with other SSRI’s may be linked to increasing rates of birth defects amongst children whose mother took the drug during their pregnancy. Your child may be entitled to monetary compensation birth defects were caused by the taking of Lexipro or other SSRI medication. If you have any further questions regarding litigation of claims against manufacturers of Lexipro for infant defects or other serious adverse drug side effects contact our Law Offices. (855)385-2529
Heart Defects Caused by Lexipro and other SSRI medications
According various international studies SSRI medication including Lexipro may be linked to increasing rated of congenital heart defects in infants the most common of which is Atrial Septal Defects (ASD). Most children with considerable Atrial Septal Defects can be diagnosed in the womb with the use of ultrasound and ultrasonogrophy. Other serious congenital heart defects and heart issues which may be cause by the taking of SSRI’s during pregnancy include, Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Pulmonary hypertension and Artesia, Heart murmurs, Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), and Defective heart valves. Risk Factors: Children are at the greatest risk of contracting congenital heart defects sue to their mother use of Lexipro and other Anti-depressant medication during the firth trimester of pregnancy. Always Speak to you Physician First: If you are taking Lexapro during your pregnancy it is important to speak to your medical doctors before you make any decisions regarding the stoppage or reduction of Lexipro or any medication you are on.Other Significant Birth Defects Cause By the taking of Lexipro During Pregnancy:
There are numerous adverse birth defects present in children whose mothers took Lexipro during pregnancy. Some of the potential defects by the use of Lexipro are as follows.- Down Syndrome and other cognitive abnormalities including Autism
- Spina Bifida
- Cleft Lip
- Club Foot
- Malformed Skull – Craniosynostosis
- Lung Defects and other infant respiratory ailments
Filing a Defective Drug Birth Defect Lawsuits:
Claims for injuries caused by defective prescription drug medications can be challenging requiring expert legal representation in the fields of product liability litigation and defective pharmaceutical claims. A key feature in a successful defective drug claim is to prove a defect existed at the time of sale to the general public. Generally there are three ways a plaintiff attorney representing victims can prove the existence of a defect. (1) Show evidence proving the existence of a defect in the original design of the drug (2) Show evidence proving the existence of a defect in the manufacturing of the drug so that the manufactured drug is markedly different and more dangerous the intended original design. (3) Defective in the Labeling of the Drug: In other words a failure to warn the public of the known dangers associated with its use. Compensation for Defective Drug Claims: Monetary compensation for a antidepressant birth defect side effects is based on numerous factors including- Cost of hospitalization, medical care, and prescription during medication needed to treat side effects of the defective drug
- Cost of all rehabilitation and patient care for disabilities resulting from the use of Lexipro
- Lost wages and future loss of income
- Pain and suffering including emotional trauma, post traumatic stress, and anxiety disorders
- Punitive Damages – where possible