SSRI

An Oklahoma SSRI birth defect lawyer who is prepared to fight for victims

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are a class of antidepressants that have been linked to serious birth defects when used by pregnant women.

When expectant mothers used SSRIs, their newborns may suffer from a condition known as persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) as well as lung and heart problems.

If you are coping with side effects of SSRI, take action immediately. A birth defect can create a significant hardship, but you can have a strong legal advocate to help you through a difficult time. Talk to an experienced birth defect attorney in Tulsa. For a free consultation, contact Hansen Dirani & Associates. We are ready to listen to you and discuss your legal options.

SSRIs not only treat symptoms of depression, but they are used to other mental conditions such as anxiety, seasonal affective disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder and other conditions.

Types of SSRI drugs

The following are drugs in the SSRI class:

• Prozac
• Paxil
• Effexor
• Celexa
• Lexapro
• Symbyax
• Luvox
• Zoloft
• Serzone

Studies, including one in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine, have found a link between SSRIs and birth defects, including PPHN.

Women taking SSRIs during the last three months of pregnancy were six times more likely to deliver babies born with PPHN than pregnant women who did not take the drugs during the same period.

What you can do to protect your rights

By contacting a Tulsa personal injury attorney today, you are taking a step to protect your right to pursue a legal claim. For a free consultation, call our offices or contact an SSRI lawyer online. Hansen Dirani & Associates has experience handling all types of cases involving drug side effects. We welcome any questions you may have.