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Diflucan Lawsuits
Side effects of Diflucan (fluconazole) when used during pregnancy may increase the risk of children being born with serious birth defects, such as cleft palate or lip; head, bone or joint defects; and congenital heart defects. DIFLUCAN LAWSUIT STATUS: Lawyers are reviewing potential claims for children who may be entitled to compensation through a Diflucan [...]
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Initial Conference Scheduled for July in Zoloft Birth Defect MDL
In the federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) established last month for all lawsuits over Zoloft birth defects, an initial conference has been scheduled for this summer to discuss the structure of the litigation and process for resolving the cases or preparing them for trial.
Birth Defect Risk with Clomid, Other Fertility Treatments Found in Study
Side effects of Clomid and other fertility treatments have been associated with an increased risk of birth defects, according to the findings of a recent study.
SSRI Antidepressants Do More Harm Than Good: Study
A new study raises serious questions about the wide-spread use of SSRI antidepressants, which include popular medications like Paxil, Zoloft and Prozac. Researchers indicate that the side effects associated with antidepressants outweigh the benefits, indicating that the drugs do more harm than good.
IVF Fertility Treatment Linked to Higher Risk of Birth Defects: Study
Children conceived using in vitro fertilization (IVF) or other fertility treatment may face an increased risk of being born with birth defects, according to new research.
Zoloft Birth Defect Lawsuits Consolidated in Federal MDL
A panel of federal judges has ordered that all Zoloft birth defect lawsuits filed in federal district courts throughout the United States will be consolidated before one judge for coordinated pre-trial proceedings as part of an MDL, or multidistrict litigation.
Antipsychotics During Pregnancy Linked to Infant Movement Problems
New research suggests that the use of some antipsychotic medications during pregnancy may increase the risk of movement problems for infants.
Lawsuits Over Zoloft Birth Defects Filed By At Least 95 in Federal Courts
According to a recent court filing by Pfizer, the drug maker currently faces at least 95 Zoloft lawsuits filed in 16 different federal district courts by families of children born with severe birth defects or malformations after being exposed to their popular antidepressant during pregnancy.
Prenatal Use of NSAID Painkillers Linked to Birth Defect Risk: Study
Over-the-counter pain medications, such as aspirin, Advil and Aleve, appear to be associated with an increased risk of several types of birth defects when taken by pregnant women, according to the findings of a new study.
Zoloft Litigation Over Birth Defects Grows as MDL Panel Prepares to Meet
The number of new Zoloft birth defect lawsuits filed in federal courts throughout the United States has grown over the past two months, increasing the likelihood that a panel of judges scheduled to meet later this week will consolidate the litigation for pretrial proceedings.
Motion to Consolidate Lawsuits Over Zoloft Birth Defects To Be Heard Mar. 29
A panel of federal judges will hear oral arguments next month on whether to centralize all lawsuits over birth defects from Zoloft filed in U.S. District Courts throughout the United States.
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