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• Genetics May Play Role In Antidepressant Birth Defect Risks: Study

  March 16, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The risk of birth defects when taking SSRIs during pregnancy may be increased in mothers and infants with certain genetic variations, according to the findings of a new study.

• SSRI Antidepressants Linked to Intracranial Hemorrhage Risk: Study

  December 13, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that SSRI antidepressants can increase the risk of brain bleeds, and that risk increases even more when certain blood thinners are taken concurrently.

• Side Effects of Paxil, Zoloft, Similar SSRIs Increase Risk of Birth Defects, Stillbirth: Study

  December 8, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Certain antidepressants, like Zoloft, Paxil and Celexa, may increase the risk of congenital heart defects and stillbirth, according to the findings of a new study.

• Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Infant Admission to NICU: Study

  November 4, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The use of SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy can increase the risk of a child requiring care in NICU, according to the findings of a new study.

• Side Effects of Antidepressants In Pregnancy May Cause Dyslexia, Other Language Disorders: Study

  October 21, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that using SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy may increase the risk of children being born with dyslexia and other language disorders.

• Zoloft Birth Defect Lawsuits Dismissed Over Lack of Causation Experts

  April 12, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Nearly 300 Zoloft birth defect lawsuits were dismissed and consolidated federal proceedings ended after a federal judge ruled that plaintiffs could not prove that the antidepressant caused birth defects.

• Antidepressant Suicide Risk May Be Double For Children: Study

  February 4, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study indicate that children may be twice as likely to attempt suicide or become aggressive when using some antidepressants.

• Pregnant Women Need More Education On Antidepressant Birth Defect Risks: CDC

  January 29, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The CDC warns that many women of reproductive age are taking antidepressants which could cause birth defects if they get pregnant, saying more education on the risks are needed.

• Antidepressant Side Effects May Increase Autism Risk When Used In Late Pregnancy: Study

  December 15, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that the use of antidepressants during pregnancy may increase the risk of a child being diagnosed with autism later in life.

• Summary Judgment Sought in Zoloft Birth Defect Litigation

  December 11, 2015

  Austin Kirk

  Zoloft birth defect lawsuits are again at risk, following the exclusion of an expert witness whose testimony was crucial in explaining how the antidepressant could cause heart defects among infants.