SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)

Every day, thousands of people depend on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), popular and commonly prescribed psychotherapeutic agents, typically prescribed to treat depression, anxiety disorders and personality disorders.

However, SSRIs have the potential to cause devastating complications, including birth defects when mothers take these drugs while pregnant.

Potential SSRI drug birth defects include:

  • Clubfoot
  • Cleft Palate (cleft lip)
  • Heart Murmur
  • Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension (PPHN)
  • Water on the Brain
  • Other injuries to the brain, spinal cord and/or limbs

SSRIs that may cause birth defects or other problems:

  • Paxil
  • Zoloft
  • Prozac
  • Wellbutrin
  • Fluoxetine
  • Effexor
  • Luvox
  • Celexa
  • Lexapro
  • Serzone
  • Remeron

If you or a loved one suffered using an SSRI, contact us.

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