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• Study Questions Link Between Macrolides and Birth Defects

  February 25, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study raises questions about whether certain antibiotics can increase the risk of birth defects, contradicting previous studies which warned they could.

• Cymbalta Pregnancy Side Effects Linked To Postpartum Bleeding, Heart Malformations: Study

  February 25, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds taking Cymbalta during pregnancy could increase the risk of postpartum bleeding and heart malformations in newborns.

• Birth Defect Risk Linked To Zithromax, Similar Antibiotics Use During Pregnancy: Study

  February 21, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that some antibiotics used during pregnancy may increase the risk of a child being born with major malformations.

• World Birth Defects Day Sought to Raise Awareness About Spina Bifida, Congenital Heart Defects and Other Malformations

  March 4, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  World Birth Defect Day was observed Sunday, as the CDC and other agencies seek additional means of preventing birth malformations.

• Beta Blockers During Pregnancy Not Linked To Risk Of Congenital Malformations: Study

  December 5, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that the use of beta blockers during pregnancy does not appear to increase the risk of congenital malformations in newborns.

• Side Effects of Paxil Use During Pregnancy Linked to Major Heart Defects: Study

  January 14, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A Canadian study again finds that the antidepressant Paxil is linked to an increased risk of birth defects when used by pregnant women.

• Zofran Heart Defects Blamed for Death of Newborn: Lawsuit

  June 18, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The family of a girl who died of a heart defect just three days after she was born, allege that the infant death was caused by the side effects of Zofran used during the pregnancy for treatment of morning sickness.

• Zoloft Birth Defect Lawsuit Filed On Behalf of 8 Children

  December 5, 2011

  Staff Writers

  The parents of eight children born with severe birth defects have filed a product liability lawsuit against Pfizer over the...

• Zoloft Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Child Born with Birth Defects

  November 2, 2011

  Staff Writers

  A Missouri couple has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Pfizer, alleging that the mother’s use of the antidepressant Zoloft...

• Topamax Birth Defect Warning Issued by FDA

  March 4, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Federal regulators are warning that the epilepsy drug Topamax, and its generic equivalents, may increase the risk of birth defects...