Mothers of Children with Birth Defects File Lexapro Birth Defects Lawsuits
With millions of Americans taking an antidepressant such as Lexapro, many women taking the drug while pregnant have now given birth to children with birth defects. While antidepressants have helped people with major depression, anxiety and many other disorders, they have now also been linked to birth defects. With all the reports that keep pouring in with complaints about Lexapro birth defects, it is a good reason to worry. If you are taking an antidepressant and expecting, make sure you follow up with your healthcare provider. Close monitoring of the medication is required. But, with side effects being much higher risk during pregnancy it is also recommended you do not stop taking the medication because the side effects could also cause harm. Some of the side effects from taking the medication during pregnancy are miscarriage, missing limbs, heart problems, hearing problems, Down syndrome, learning disabilities and the list goes on. If you or your child have been affected from side effects due to taking an antidepressant drug during pregnancy, contact your healthcare provider and a lawyer. You may be entitled to some form of compensation.