Symbyax

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Symbyax is part of a class of drugs known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). The generic name for Symbyax is olanzapine/fluoxetine. Unfortunately, Symbyax is linked to severe birth defects, including persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), as well as heart, lung, abdominal and cranial defects.

If you or a loved one experienced any of these serious side effects, please contact a Symbyax lawyer at Hansen Dirani & Associates. We can discuss your legal options, which may include filing a Symbyax lawsuit. Call 877-583-0700 today. A delay may affect your legal rights.

What does Symbyax treat and what are the risks?

Symbyax, which is marketed by Eli Lilly and Co., is an antidepressant used to treat bipolar disorder and other serious cases of depression. Symbyax was approved in 2003, but since then has been linked to the following:

• Congenital heart defects – A common form of birth defects is known as either atrial septal defects or ventricular septal defects.
• PPHN – The New England Journal of Medicine found a link between Symbyax and infants born with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn.
• Abdominal and cranial birth defects – Two separate cranial birth defects linked to Symbyax are called omphalocele (abdominal wall defect at the base of the umbilical cord) and craniosynostosis, which causes one or more sutures on a baby’s head to close earlier than normal.
• Autism – A study in 2011 found a link between Symbyax and babies being born with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).

Symbyax Side Effects

Antidepressants such as Symbyax also are linked to serious behavioral changes, including suicidal thoughts. Children exposed to SSRIs may become hostile, irrational, violent, or suicidal. Hansen Dirani & Associates is unaware of any Symbyax class action lawsuits.

Other drugs in the SSRI class include:

• Prozac
• Zoloft
• Paxil
• Celexa
• Cymbalta
• Effexor
• Lexapro

Contact a Symbyax attorney at Hansen Dirani & Associates

If you or a loved one experienced any of the above adverse side effects after taking Symbyax, you may be able to pursue a dangerous drug claim. Contact Hansen Dirani & Associates to schedule a free consultation. Call 877-583-0700 or contact a Tulsa personal injury lawyer online today.