Zoloft is an antidepressant manufactured by Pfizer, which was approved by the FDA in 1991. Many scientific studies have shown that Zoloft greatly increases the risk of birth defects if the mother uses it during pregnancy, including but not limited to cleft palate and spinal bifida, as well as heart and respiratory defects. A 2006 study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that women who used Zoloft after the 20th week of pregnancy were six times more likely to give birth to an infant with PPHN, a life-threatening circulatory problem. A 2007 study in the same journal found that women who used Zoloft during pregnancy were twice as likely to give birth to a child with heart related birth defects.
If Pfizer knew about these dangerous side effects and failed to warn consumers like you, then they must be held accountable. If you or someone you know used Zoloft while pregnant and gave birth to a child with birth defects, we would be happy to discuss a potential claim with them.
