Lexapro is a type of drug called a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, which alters the way the brain absorbs the chemical serotonin, which scientists link to depression. If your child developed a birth defect caused by using this drug during pregnancy, please contact us for the latest Lexapro lawsuit 2011 news.
Lexapro and other SSRIs, such as Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft, have all been linked to numerous side effects. Some of the side effects are mild and include problems such as dry mouth, nausea, dizziness and sexual dysfunction.
Some of the side effects presented dangers to a specific group (more...)
Most adults who are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes use a variety of methods for keeping their blood sugar under control, including exercise, nutrition and medication. But people who take Actos, one of the most widely prescribed diabetes medications, are beginning to wonder if the medication may come at too high a cost. If you were diagnosed with cancer after using this drug, please contact us for the latest Actos lawsuit 2011 news and litigation updates.
A recent study, conducted by the manufacturer of Actos, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, looked at the connection between the use of this medication and (more...)
After being prescribed Propecia for hair loss a number of men have experienced permanent erectile dysfunction. Even after being off of Propecia for a year some men have had little improvement.
Men of all ages who have taken the prescription Propecia to counter hair loss are coming forward with their stories of how they have had Propecia side effects long term as a result of the medicine.
Propecia is a once-a-day pill that is advertised as being an effective treatment for male pattern baldness, a common type of hair loss. Propecia’s results have been impressive, as it blocks the male hormone (more...)
It’s difficult to hear that your newborn baby has a birth defect. It’s even worse to find that a medicine taken during pregnancy could be the cause. If your child developed a birth defect while using Celexa during your pregnancy, please contact us for the latest Celexa lawsuits settlements information and a free no-obligation consultation.
This is the case for many mothers who were prescribed Celexa or other antidepressants either before or during their pregnancy. Depression affects millions of Americans, and can often be treated with combined therapies, including medication.
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The Food and Drug Administration issued a public health advisory in December 2005 regarding the use of a particular class of antidepressants during pregnancy. If our child developed a birth defect caused by using Zoloft while pregnant, please contact us for the latest Zoloft lawsuit settlements news. The agency warned that using SSRI drugs, such as Paxil and Zoloft, during the first trimester could expose unborn babies to an increased risk of cardiac defects. Among the possible disorders that might develop is a very rare condition called double aortic arch. It is one of several Zoloft birth defects (more...)
If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you may know that monitoring and taking care of your illness is essential for good health, but did you know that diabetes itself puts you at risk for more complications? If you were diagnosed with cancer after using this medication, please contact us for Actos lawsuit bladder cancer filing deadlines and a free no-obligation consultation.
Diabetes occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin, or the insulin produced does not work effectively to allow glucose into the cells. When this happens, the glucose remains in the bloodstream. High levels (more...)
One of the side effects of using Propecia (trade name for finasteride) is sexual dysfunction. If you have suffered from permanent side effects, please contact us for a free no-obligation consultation and the latest Propecia lawsuit 2011 news. However, the male pattern baldness drug’s manufacturer, Merck Pharmaceuticals, claims that only 2 percent of men using the medication experience it. Among those who do, the symptoms – including erectile dysfunction and diminished libido – are expected to vanish once use of the drug is discontinued. But several cases have surfaced in which (more...)
The FDA warned in 2005 that taking SSRI antidepressants comparable to Lexapro during early pregnancy could result in babies developing one or more congenital heart disorders. There currently is no national Lexapro lawsuit class action covering all cases and individual Lexapro lawuit claims are being filed on behalf of families with a child affected by taking this medication during pregnancy. The agency’s warning stemmed from a review of data from two separate studies. Results from both studies showed that the most common type of heart condition was a septal defect. This is a hole that appears (more...)
Millions of people take Paxil each year to relieve symptoms related to depression, anxiety, and other disorders. As a result, the prescription drug’s manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, has generated billions of dollars in revenue. By all measures, the drug is considered a commercial success. However, since its debut in 1992, there have been numerous accounts of babies being born with serious Paxil birth defects of the heart, abdomen, and skull. Please contact us for the latest Paxil birth defect settlement news and filing deadlines if your child was affected by taking this medication during pregnancy.
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Most Zoloft birth defects involving heart defects are relatively easy to pinpoint. If your child develop a birth defect caused by taking this medication during pregnancy, please contact our Zoloft lawsuit claim center for more information and a free consultation. For example, an atrial septal defect – a hole in the wall of tissue that separates the atria – can be detected with a chest x-ray or MRI. So too can hypoplastic left heart syndrome, transposition of the great arteries, and truncus arteriosus. Cardiomyopathy is different. It is a diseased state of the heart that impairs its (more...)
