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Zoloft, Paxil During Pregnancy May Delay Child Development: Study

The results of a new study suggest that exposure to antidepressants like Zoloft and Paxil during pregnancy may delay infant developmental goals, such as sitting and walking. 

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Paxil and Tamoxifen May Cause Breast Cancer Relapse or Death: Study

Canadian researchers are reporting that the antidepressant Paxil may interfere with breast cancer drug treatments, increasing the risk of relapse and death in breast cancer survivors.

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No Benefit Seen in St. John’s Wort for Treatment of IBS: Study

The results of a new study indicate that St. John’s wort, an herbal remedy often used to treat depression, does not have the same beneficial effects on the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as other antidepressants.

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Side Effects of Antidepressants for Women May Increase Risk of Stroke: Study

Antidepressant side effects may increase the risk of stroke for women, according to a new study from Harvard Medical School.

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Paxil Lawsuits Have Resulted in Settlements Totaling Nearly $1 Billion

Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline has reportedly paid about $1 billion to settle Paxil lawsuits, including claims that their antidepressant caused birth defects, suicides, addiction and other problems. However, with another 600 Paxil birth defect lawsuits still pending, the company is likely to spend substantially more to satisfy jury verdicts or settle all Paxil cases.

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Norpramin Side Effects May Increase Risk of Heart Problems: FDA

The FDA warned Wednesday that side effects of the antidepressant Norpramin may disturb heart rhythms in some patients, potentially causing seizures and death. The drug also has been found to have a higher rate of overdoses leading to death than other antidepressants.

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Paxil Lawsuit Over Birth Defects Results in $2.5M Award in Pennsylvania

In the first jury verdict out of more 600 Paxil lawsuits pending against GlaxoSmithKline PLC, a Pennsylvania jury has found that use of the antidepressant during pregnancy resulted in birth defects for a three year old child and awarded $2.5 million in compensation.

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Antidepressants During Pregnancy Double Pre-Term Birth Risk: Study

According to a new study, antidepressants like Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac can double the risk of preterm birth when taken during pregnancy, and may cause some newborns to suffer symptoms of drug withdrawal.

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Antidepressants Increase Risk of Birth Defects With First Trimester Use: Study

A new study involving birth defect side effects associated with antidepressant use during pregnancy found that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), like Zoloft and Celexa, can increase the risk of heart defects when taken in the first trimester.

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Paxil Side Effects Linked to Birth Defects in 2001 According to Trial Testimony

Testimony from GlaxoSmithKline officials suggest that the drug company knew that side effects of Paxil could cause birth defects as early as 2001, lending some support to claims that the company suppressed or downplayed the drugs’ birth defect risks.