Learn More About the Link of Drugs in the SSRI Family (Prozac (fluoxetine), Celexa (citalopram), Zoloft (sertraline), Paxil (paroxetine)) to the Birth Defect Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension

Popular Antidepressants Have Been Found to Increase the Risk of Birth Defects and Breathing Problems if Taken in the Last Trimester

Psychiatrists estimate that 10 percent to 15 percent of pregnant women suffer bouts of depression, and at least 1 in 10 of those take antidepressants. These antidepressants commonly include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, like Prozac, Celexa, Zoloft, and Paxil.

There is now troubling evidence that SSRIs like Prozac, when taken late in pregnancy, can cause a serious birth defect called persistent pulmonary hypertension in newborn babies.

Persistent pulmonary hypertension is caused when the blood vessels in the lungs do not dilate. Research suggests that SSRIs prevent a baby's body from making chemicals that cause these blood vessels to dilate naturally.

If these vessels remain closed, the body cannot absorb enough oxygen. Doctors treat persistent pulmonary hypertension in newborns with oxygen or nitric oxide.

About 10 to 20 percent of cases of infants exposed to SSRIs in utero must be treated by connecting the baby to an artificial lung.

If your baby has been hurt by an SSRI, you can fight back against profit-driven pharmaceuticals and help make sure your baby has a happier future. Fill out this simple form to have your case reviewed today. Do research on our site to learn more about these drugs. Contact us if you have any questions.

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