Zofran Lawsuits Filed Over Birth Defects Following Use for Morning Sickness
A mother from Massachusetts and a mother from Minnesota have both filed product liability lawsuits against GlaxoSmithKline over the past week, raising nearly identical allegations that side effects of Zofran used during their pregnancy caused their children to be born with severe birth defects.
Zofran (ondansetron) is a prescription drug approved for prevention of nausea and vomiting among chemotherapy patients and following surgery. However, it is widely prescribed “off-label” to pregnant women for treatment of morning sickness, even though the FDA has not established that is a safe or effective use.
According to allegations raised in the two separate Zofran birth defect lawsuits, GlaxoSmithKline has illegally marketed the their drug as a morning sickness treatment and failed to warn women or the medical community about the findings of studies that have linked use of the medication during the first trimester to a potential risk of congenital malformations, such as cleft palate, cleft lip and heart defects.
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Learn MoreOne complaint (PDF) was filed by Cheri Flynn in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on February 12, indicating that both of her two minor children, born in 2004 and 2006, suffered congenital heart defects after exposure to Zofran while she was pregnant.
In another complaint (PDF) filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts on February 16, Tomesha LeClair indicates that her daughter suffered heart defects and a number of other congenital malformations following use of Zofran during the first trimester of pregnancy. LeClair’s child has required at least thirteen different surgeries and continues to suffer from developmental delays and other health problems, according to the lawsuit.
Both cases indicate that GlaxoSmithKline has known about the potential link between Zofran and birth defects for some time. According to the complaints, GlaxoSmithKline performed studies in the mid 1980s which showed that Zofran crossed the placenta in rats and rabbits during pregnancy.
Despite the company’s own studies showing toxicity, premature births, intrauterine fetal deaths and incomplete bone growth, the company declared that the tests showed no harm to the fetuses, the lawsuits claim.
The company began receiving reports of birth defects by 2000, including 32 reports involving pregnant women who used the drug and later gave birth to children with congenital heart disease, dysmorphism, stillbirth, kidney defects, bone and skeleton problems and other birth defects.
“In many instances, GSK received multiple reports in the same month, the same week and even the same day,” the lawsuits note. “For example, on or about September 13, 2000, GSK received three separate reports involving Zofran use and adverse events. For two of those incidents, the impact on the baby was so severe that the baby died.”
Despite the potential pregnancy risks with Zofran, GlaxoSmithKline has allegedly promoted the use of their drug among pregnant women to capitalize on the large market created by women suffering from morning sickness, which is a common complication associated with the first trimester of pregnancy.
Flynn and McClair point out in their complaints that the drug maker agreed to pay $3 billion to settle federal criminal and civil charges in 2012, stemming from the illegal marketing and promotion of some drugs, including promotion of Zofran for pregnant women.
Over the coming months and years, as more families learn about the link between the anti-nausea drug and birth defects, it is expected that additional Zofran lawsuits will be filed on behalf of children throughout the United States.
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38 Comments
CARAOctober 9, 2021 at 4:34 am
I had 4 children and the last pregnancy I couldn't work without Zofran due to how sick I was. The Dr assured me it was safe. My baby was born with a sacral dimple, hole in his heart and developmental delays. My other 3 children are completely healthy and I never took Zofran with them. Too many coincidences to not believe Zofran had something to do with this. I feel guilty for entrusting in my Dr a[Show More]I had 4 children and the last pregnancy I couldn't work without Zofran due to how sick I was. The Dr assured me it was safe. My baby was born with a sacral dimple, hole in his heart and developmental delays. My other 3 children are completely healthy and I never took Zofran with them. Too many coincidences to not believe Zofran had something to do with this. I feel guilty for entrusting in my Dr and a medication that is prescribed for morning sickness. The company should be held responsible and stop prescribing this to pregnant women!
LaneshaAugust 27, 2021 at 9:09 pm
I took zofran for about 3 months my daughter is speech delayed and has learning disabilities and is having trouble in first grade I believe it’s from the zofran I was also not told it wasn’t safe I’ve now been doing test to see if she is Autistic and it’s really hard to deal with I just want my baby to learn regularly without issues
AlexJanuary 10, 2021 at 2:57 pm
Reading through comments and some just made me want to scream and cry at the same time. If you took Zofran like crazy and have "beautiful most handsome healthy babies" how blessed do you feel! There are a lot of mothers holding their babies ( if they are so lucky) scratching their heads wondering how? For me there isn't a test under the sun, a specialist I haven't seen. I have spent thousands trav[Show More]Reading through comments and some just made me want to scream and cry at the same time. If you took Zofran like crazy and have "beautiful most handsome healthy babies" how blessed do you feel! There are a lot of mothers holding their babies ( if they are so lucky) scratching their heads wondering how? For me there isn't a test under the sun, a specialist I haven't seen. I have spent thousands traveling to other states and even out of country to do tests to see if we can get any insight into why my BEAUTIFUL HANDSOME boy is so severely autistic with no verbal or other cognitive ability that he will forever need to be cared for. Not only has my son, but myself and his father have gone through tests. We combed threw my entire environment and diet during pregnancy and found nothing. I was so cautious I even avoided the "typical food allergy" foods because idk maybe my baby would develop an allergy while developing. So you see...to all the mom's passing judgment on the mothers claiming it is all for $$$, I ask you to step back and reflect on what if it didn't work out so perfectly for you. And you went to the end of the world looking for answers and the ONLY SINGLE factor you and other medical professionals can think of being what contributed to your baby's life long disabilities was ZOFRAN. Now think about allll the care I will need because my baby is getting big and strong and at 10 already out power's me so I need to hire help, and then there are medical expenses your baby will need, therapies, medicine and the list continues..... so no it isn't about the money to go buy myself a fancy house or car. It is to provide some financial support for my kid. This COMPANY is about $ and greed and that was proven in court. So why should I turn to the government and take hard working American people's like you and me tax money when clearly this monster of a company with no guilt or remorse prompted this drug for morning sickness with no research saying it was safe. It was my first pregnancy and I was admitted from the severity of my morning sickness. I was so naive to think I didn't have to second guess what medication I was given as a pregnant woman. That is my fault and the guilt I carry. So all I ask is to not be so quick to judge. It's never what it seems!
KristinMarch 22, 2017 at 12:28 am
I used it while pregnant with my son in 2006-2007. I was so sick I had a pic line in my arm so I could INJECT Zofran every 8 Hrs if needed. I was so so sick and constantly in the hospital. As soon as my 2nd trimester started I was off the zofran. My son was tongue tied , needed surgery at 1 month old for pyloric stenosis and delayed speech. He didnt speak till he was 5 yrs old. Was it the zofran? [Show More]I used it while pregnant with my son in 2006-2007. I was so sick I had a pic line in my arm so I could INJECT Zofran every 8 Hrs if needed. I was so so sick and constantly in the hospital. As soon as my 2nd trimester started I was off the zofran. My son was tongue tied , needed surgery at 1 month old for pyloric stenosis and delayed speech. He didnt speak till he was 5 yrs old. Was it the zofran? I DONT KNOW but if it wasn't approved by the FDA why was it being used?? I was just told today as he is about to turn 10 he could possibly be slightly autistic.
KimJanuary 16, 2017 at 12:57 pm
4 pregnancies 3 healthy the youngest 3 yearsold. Was born with folded feet developmental delay speech disorder diagnosed with Autism. I took Zofran from 6 weeks to about 12/16 weeks daily to be able to work.
AlisonMay 22, 2016 at 10:15 pm
I took Zofran during my first pregnancy every day until I delivered and my son was born with chordee and severe dysphagia. He is almost 5 and lives on pediasure. We just saw our 20th doctor about this issue and they suspect he might have a cleft larynx that was missed by previous ENTs. We will find out this summer. There is really no doubt in my mind that the Zofran caused his physical issues.[Show More]I took Zofran during my first pregnancy every day until I delivered and my son was born with chordee and severe dysphagia. He is almost 5 and lives on pediasure. We just saw our 20th doctor about this issue and they suspect he might have a cleft larynx that was missed by previous ENTs. We will find out this summer. There is really no doubt in my mind that the Zofran caused his physical issues. No doubt. If I could turn back the clock, I would never touch it. My OB at the time told me it was completely safe. I did not take it with my daughter and she is perfect. Having a child with health issues is exhausting, expensive, and emotionally draining in every way. I am glad these lawsuits were filed because this drug company did very real damage to families and they should be held accountable.
mlJanuary 31, 2016 at 8:21 am
I took both zofran and phernergan for 2 out of 3 of my pregnancies. 1st trimesters to 3rd. Extreme hypermesis gravium. Both are autistic and adhd. There is no genetic link to either one of my sons being autistic no family history on either side. Now my 3rd child who is 2 and 1/2 years old now. I Took no phernergan and only when I went to the hospital for dehydration I believe in the 2nd trimester [Show More]I took both zofran and phernergan for 2 out of 3 of my pregnancies. 1st trimesters to 3rd. Extreme hypermesis gravium. Both are autistic and adhd. There is no genetic link to either one of my sons being autistic no family history on either side. Now my 3rd child who is 2 and 1/2 years old now. I Took no phernergan and only when I went to the hospital for dehydration I believe in the 2nd trimester did I get 1 prescription of zofran with a 20 pill count. Out of the 20 I only took 19 of the pills the remainder of my pregnancy. My 2 year old still showed slight delay with speech but IS NOT autistic has been in a study since I had him to monitor him for autism. He also had one kidney opening slightly larger and had to have an ultrasound after birth and go to a specialist. However it corrected itself thank goodness. All of my children are boys...I think there has to be a link with these pills and people who do not have a genetic link for autism.. and the ones I'm noticing that say they took the pills and their child did not develop autism have female children....I think there is definitely a link with these nausea medications and autism. And it needs to be studied. They stopped prescribing phernergan to children who came in with stomach viruses in the er...so if it's no good for children it's obviously a no no for fetuses.
parentNovember 28, 2015 at 5:58 am
Some of these people make me sick. If you have a healthy child you are clueless. If you don't have a healthy child and still think people that are concerned about this drug are being greedy maybe your not thinking about it from the right aspect. I love my son who has global developmental delays, cortical visual impairment, and neurological delays very much and wouldn't ever ask for him to be diffe[Show More]Some of these people make me sick. If you have a healthy child you are clueless. If you don't have a healthy child and still think people that are concerned about this drug are being greedy maybe your not thinking about it from the right aspect. I love my son who has global developmental delays, cortical visual impairment, and neurological delays very much and wouldn't ever ask for him to be different. I also know that he is going to need to be cared for his whole life and that he will need a lot of special equipment etc. If my wife had been informed about the possible side effects of Zofran I honestly know that she would not have wanted to take the drug and would have requested other options to the issue. She was not throwing up and definitely would not have put our son's health nor her own at risk by not taking Zofran. Humanity has been degraded to a very sad level and I feel sad for all the individuals on this forum that have made comments that lack compassion and understanding. You need some serious emotional intelligence training.
CKSeptember 2, 2015 at 6:24 pm
I don't think it is greed in these cases, if the drug is known to cause heart and kidney problems and the babies have those problems it isn't just coincidence. I took Zofran throughout both of my pregnancies due to terrible all day and night nausea and vomiting. My oldest son was born with prolonged QT and bradycardia, as well as a hole in his heart, which are mentioned in many articles about Zofr[Show More]I don't think it is greed in these cases, if the drug is known to cause heart and kidney problems and the babies have those problems it isn't just coincidence. I took Zofran throughout both of my pregnancies due to terrible all day and night nausea and vomiting. My oldest son was born with prolonged QT and bradycardia, as well as a hole in his heart, which are mentioned in many articles about Zofran. He was in the NICU, and is now doing well at three years old, but it was a very scary time as new parents! My next pregnancy ended in miscarriage at only 7-8 weeks, and my third pregnancy of my daughter had heart issues that were watched throughout pregnancy, and had many preterm labor issues with her, but thankfully she was okay after birth! She is now nearing a year and a half. I was never informed about the possibility of heart problems by taking Zofran, and never saw it in the information sheets given with it. I really needed the medication, but it wasn't worth the risks of my children's health. I will not use it again, but have never filed a lawsuit!
JpAugust 10, 2015 at 9:59 pm
I believe that referring to this as greed is a result of complete ignorance. The unfortunate thing is that the only way to get them to reconsider marketing this drug to pregnant women is to hit them in the pocket book. It's not about money, it's about justice. My son will not have to live with the defects listed on his pathology report because he passed due to intrauterine death. He had an abdomi[Show More]I believe that referring to this as greed is a result of complete ignorance. The unfortunate thing is that the only way to get them to reconsider marketing this drug to pregnant women is to hit them in the pocket book. It's not about money, it's about justice. My son will not have to live with the defects listed on his pathology report because he passed due to intrauterine death. He had an abdominal defect, clubbed foot and contracted leg. I spent thousands having genetic tests trying to determine why I lost my sweet baby boy. It's not greed at all.... It's the only way to stop them from being deceitful and children from suffering. You are just not educated on the process of taking these companies down and making them admit their wrong doings. If your children are living with debilitating effects, they deserve compensation.
Nicky4everJuly 18, 2015 at 4:00 pm
To Sarah above ? Greed? You are an idiot ...... Do you understand the costs of a sick child? I took zofran and my son died we went through hell and still continue to and the bills still roll in imagine an impaired child for life you meet your dam deductible before January is even over ...... There is no price that is high enough from losing a child or the bills of a sick child..... And the regret [Show More]To Sarah above ? Greed? You are an idiot ...... Do you understand the costs of a sick child? I took zofran and my son died we went through hell and still continue to and the bills still roll in imagine an impaired child for life you meet your dam deductible before January is even over ...... There is no price that is high enough from losing a child or the bills of a sick child..... And the regret as mother that I possibly took something that GAVE my son cancer and I lost my sweet boy ...... I cried when I saw the commercials running knowing that there was a class action suit do you know what it cost to bury him a casket plots gravestone etc 20 k plus so your insane thinking greed when so many moms have stepped up! I hope this warns other moms it is not worth. Ever taking .....no matter how sick you are
PamelaJune 20, 2015 at 12:27 am
I am a mother of 4. I had severe morning sickness with all of my pregnancies but was only prescribed zofran with my youngest. My ob assured me several times that it was perfectly safe to take while pregnant.Besides only weighing 5 lbs 10 oz at birth ( I was only able to gain 10 lbs while pregnant) he appeared perfectly healthy.. By the time he was 4 months old we noticed he wasn't using his left [Show More]I am a mother of 4. I had severe morning sickness with all of my pregnancies but was only prescribed zofran with my youngest. My ob assured me several times that it was perfectly safe to take while pregnant.Besides only weighing 5 lbs 10 oz at birth ( I was only able to gain 10 lbs while pregnant) he appeared perfectly healthy.. By the time he was 4 months old we noticed he wasn't using his left arm or hand at all. He started physical therapy and has made small improvements with his arm. Now he is 9 months old and is having to start occupational therapy because he still can't use his hand. Also we just found out today that the optic nerve in his left eye is under developed. Now on top of those 2 therapists he also has to see a pediatric optometrist and has an appointment with a pediatric neurologist in August to determine if the problems he is having is caused by something neurological. He may have more specialists to come because he also has several developmental delays. We are just now starting to realize all the problems our "perfectly healthy" baby boy is having. I am seriously beginning to wonder if zofran is responsible for all of this because none of my other kids had any of these problems and there is no family history of it at all. It really breaks my heart that I was so misled about this medication and now my son may have to suffer for it for the rest of his life. If that's the case and if it was caused by zofran then they should have to pay for it as well.
StephanieJune 10, 2015 at 6:07 am
Was on zofran thru entire 3rd pregnancy along with heart medications. I believe my 2 an half yr old is autistic and I believe he has hearing issues. I'm in process of trying to get him checked but it does concern me that if zofran is what had caused this well then I'm sorry they should pay up. No family history of any medical problems at all like this. So I know it's not anything that may have bee[Show More]Was on zofran thru entire 3rd pregnancy along with heart medications. I believe my 2 an half yr old is autistic and I believe he has hearing issues. I'm in process of trying to get him checked but it does concern me that if zofran is what had caused this well then I'm sorry they should pay up. No family history of any medical problems at all like this. So I know it's not anything that may have been in the genes. Also he was born with a sugar issue where they had to do an IV on him with dextrose. It was the worst and most painful delivery an labor I ever had.
tamaraMay 28, 2015 at 11:42 pm
I found out i pregnant in oct.2014. I was six weeks baby heart rate was strong same day i was started on zofran a week later wasbin hosptial cause of bleeding 2 weeks after that on nov.9th miscarried it was my first it destroyed me i had a break down where i cut myself and wanted to die i am now on meds and seeking help now,but im still emotional wreck. I believe zofran did it...please help me
TomMay 26, 2015 at 4:00 pm
For all of you" mothers" that are saying that potentially killing your baby or letting them have these severe birth defects is worth you not being sick is absolutely despicable . How can you even call yourself a mother. A real mother only wants the best for their children even if that means to give their own lives. This posting isn't anything to do with money it absolutely has to do with trying [Show More]For all of you" mothers" that are saying that potentially killing your baby or letting them have these severe birth defects is worth you not being sick is absolutely despicable . How can you even call yourself a mother. A real mother only wants the best for their children even if that means to give their own lives. This posting isn't anything to do with money it absolutely has to do with trying to give good mothers all of tghe information so that if there is an apparant risk to their unborn babies they can give their baby a fighting chance without the greed of well I'm sick so if this pill can maybe cause some bad things to my baby ... perhaps I should try a different route
jessicaMay 26, 2015 at 3:14 pm
I took zofran with my youngest daughter who now suffers from autism and seizures. I under stand that they are not sure what causes this but I can't help but wonder if the zofran had something to do with it. I come from a large family with lots of children and my little one is the only one that has anything like this.
mom of 4May 18, 2015 at 2:13 am
I have four. i took zofran big time with my first three basicly daily. My oldest son had asd vsd closed and my oldest daughter has pku and autism and my youngest son has hlhs i to wounder if its due to zofran.
MMay 6, 2015 at 6:08 pm
I understand this is a touchy subject and I see a lot of comments ending with "it makes me wonder " it makes me ponder" I also seen some thinking this is about greed. But I feel this can be seen as a tornado for example- maybe one child gets affected , but your second child doesn't. Just like a tornado can hit your neighbors house but not yours. The developing process for a fetus is so fragile and[Show More]I understand this is a touchy subject and I see a lot of comments ending with "it makes me wonder " it makes me ponder" I also seen some thinking this is about greed. But I feel this can be seen as a tornado for example- maybe one child gets affected , but your second child doesn't. Just like a tornado can hit your neighbors house but not yours. The developing process for a fetus is so fragile and each pregnancy is different. Who knows how the process is handled when given medication to take while pregnant maybe it's the time you take it durning the day that catches the right phase of the heart developing? there's a lot to think about but I do believe medications are not the best to take while pregnant and if you can stay away from it unless absolutely necessary.
jasonApril 14, 2015 at 1:19 am
Robin.....you are an ignorant ass. It's easy to say it's all about the money when you didn't spend the 65k to keep your child alive. This is clear negligence and is appalling GSK would peddle this medicine when there was clear proof in the 90's it caused problems.
MarisolApril 13, 2015 at 8:09 pm
I always questioned if the Zofran i took was safe for my unborn child. I was told yes. My other option was to be hooked to an IV for a dehydration, so I took it. My son was born with ADHD, Autism, speech delays, fine and gross motor problems, among other things. I'm blessed that it's not as bad as some of these other parents' children - I still have my child, and all in all, he is healthy - but he[Show More]I always questioned if the Zofran i took was safe for my unborn child. I was told yes. My other option was to be hooked to an IV for a dehydration, so I took it. My son was born with ADHD, Autism, speech delays, fine and gross motor problems, among other things. I'm blessed that it's not as bad as some of these other parents' children - I still have my child, and all in all, he is healthy - but he struggles EVERY DAY - I really question the safety of this medication. And to those juding - just becuase something works for one person, doesn't mean the same for someone else - you're blessed your children were born healthy - doesn't mean these parents are greedy. It's negligence plain and simple - If I had known of these possible side effects, I never would have taken it.
TamiApril 11, 2015 at 6:12 pm
No! This article was posted the day my son was born. He was born with metopic synostosis. I took Zofran through the entire pregnancy because I was so sick. Now I feel truly sick. What do I do? What can I do?
danielApril 9, 2015 at 11:42 pm
When I got pregnant bacl in 2011. I had severe morning sickness,so when I went to the doctor they prescribe zofran for that.I went back to the doctor office and they did a ultrasound that came back with some issues to mmake a long story short. My son has a PDA,PFO and a LIVER PORTALshunt and other birth defects.No one in my family has these problems.I have a 8year old and pregnant again but the u[Show More]When I got pregnant bacl in 2011. I had severe morning sickness,so when I went to the doctor they prescribe zofran for that.I went back to the doctor office and they did a ultrasound that came back with some issues to mmake a long story short. My son has a PDA,PFO and a LIVER PORTALshunt and other birth defects.No one in my family has these problems.I have a 8year old and pregnant again but the ultrasound should no problems like my last pregnancy.
TrinaMarch 26, 2015 at 12:57 am
I really don't feel that people think before they say things. I have a daughter that has had eight brain surgeries, has a shunt placement, has an asd hole in her heart, has a cyst on her brain, her skull was deformed and has seizures. Do you have any idea what it feels like to see your child on the table and there's nothing you can do but pray. Your situation may be different, but don't throw ston[Show More]I really don't feel that people think before they say things. I have a daughter that has had eight brain surgeries, has a shunt placement, has an asd hole in her heart, has a cyst on her brain, her skull was deformed and has seizures. Do you have any idea what it feels like to see your child on the table and there's nothing you can do but pray. Your situation may be different, but don't throw stones at others and knock them down because you have no idea what they have gone through or still going through. God bless your children.
AjaMarch 13, 2015 at 1:18 am
I agree with a previous comment. A lot of post on here states that Zofran was taken and no side effects. It is a good thing to have a healthy baby, however it is unfair to say women who weren't so lucky is scamming for money. As nikki stated. I have taken Zofran with 3 out of 4 of my pregnancies. 2 out of 3 were born healthy and the third died due to a serious birth defect called congenital diaphr[Show More]I agree with a previous comment. A lot of post on here states that Zofran was taken and no side effects. It is a good thing to have a healthy baby, however it is unfair to say women who weren't so lucky is scamming for money. As nikki stated. I have taken Zofran with 3 out of 4 of my pregnancies. 2 out of 3 were born healthy and the third died due to a serious birth defect called congenital diaphragmatic hernia. With that being said, it is insensitive and very harsh to call it greed. It is serious. Do not judge. Just because you are lucky to experience no birth defects does not mean others haven't. I pray and ask God to soften your heart. You are not a professional so you cannot be totally sure and call it greed. Just something people should consider.
Mother of JosephMarch 9, 2015 at 11:42 pm
All drugs have side effects differently depending on the person. It's not fair to say it's all about money. The drug company knew what may happen, and intentionally didn't inform WE THE PEOPLE. There is no GUARANTEE that Zofran causes birth defects but there are studies that prove that Zofran has done just that. I used Zofran starting at week 8. I was terribly sick, my OB diagnosed me with severe [Show More]All drugs have side effects differently depending on the person. It's not fair to say it's all about money. The drug company knew what may happen, and intentionally didn't inform WE THE PEOPLE. There is no GUARANTEE that Zofran causes birth defects but there are studies that prove that Zofran has done just that. I used Zofran starting at week 8. I was terribly sick, my OB diagnosed me with severe morning sickness and perscribed Zofran. I used it faithfully as needed upon my doctor's request. At week 23 I went into emergency labor, 31 hours of being hooked on an IV for hydration as Zofran causes dehydration (which I did not know until i conducted later research) which can lead to premature birth, poked at every hour, and not knowing what may happen to my unborn child. I didn't get to touch him. 5 seconds to peek at him and he was rushed to the NICU to be put on life support. He had an open PDA, ROP, chronic lung disease, a bleed of the brain, and many other things. He is now 16 1/2 months with a fairly weak muscular structure and physical development delays, misshapen pupils, neurological development delays, chronic lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, has a feeding tube because he doesn't know how to eat and so many other things. Zofran barely helped and I took so much of it. I ate healthy and exercised regularly. I only took Zofran and my prenatal vitamins also prescribed by my doctor. When I asked my doctor what could I done wrong, her response was "Things like this just happens sometimes. Would you like to resume the life support?" Words could not express the feeling I had when she said that. My question is this how come they pay $3M to sell illegally, why shouldn't they have to also pay the mothers like me who are struggling with our babies. I'm a single mom raising my first my only special needs child. It would be easier to take care of him if he weren't special needs. Because there is a possibility that this drug caused all this why shouldn't they pay for mental and emotional hurt. The extra financial burdens and uninsured medical expenses. Why can't we as struggling mothers get a percent of that $3M that made it okay to give this possibly dangerous drug?
IleneMarch 9, 2015 at 3:53 am
I took Zofran my entire pregnancy in 2011 the whole nine months it made me feel better but my baby was born with congenital ear deformities If I was warned my child could be born with a birth defect while using Zofran I woulda tuffed it out and didn't take it.
SamMarch 7, 2015 at 3:23 am
I don't believe it's about the money at all. It's easy to say this if you have a healthy baby. What I believe it's about is the negligence of a drug company. They knew it could be harmful to the fetus yet they pushed the drug for morning sickness to sell more Zofran. In 2012, they paid $3billion fine for intentionally informing doctors to prescribe for non- FDA approved reasons like morning s[Show More]I don't believe it's about the money at all. It's easy to say this if you have a healthy baby. What I believe it's about is the negligence of a drug company. They knew it could be harmful to the fetus yet they pushed the drug for morning sickness to sell more Zofran. In 2012, they paid $3billion fine for intentionally informing doctors to prescribe for non- FDA approved reasons like morning sickness for their benefit to sell more Zofran. I ask my doctor if it was safe and she said Yes in 2006! They cannot continue to damage the patient or fetus for financial gain. It has to be stopped! My child has autism with no family history. It makes me sick to my stomach because I ask my perinatologist if it was safe and she said Yes!
nikkiMarch 6, 2015 at 11:56 am
I have heard a lot of negative posts on here I am glad so many of you got luck with healthy babies but some of us where not so lucky I had no choice in the matter when it came to my last two pregnancies I had to have the Zofran or me and my kids would have died do to hg and both have major defects do I regret using the med no but had I had the choice I wouldn't have used it do to the risks it is a[Show More]I have heard a lot of negative posts on here I am glad so many of you got luck with healthy babies but some of us where not so lucky I had no choice in the matter when it came to my last two pregnancies I had to have the Zofran or me and my kids would have died do to hg and both have major defects do I regret using the med no but had I had the choice I wouldn't have used it do to the risks it is a very potent drug and it should not have been used for that complication but it does work if you have to use it
RobinMarch 2, 2015 at 1:50 pm
I took Zofran during my last two pregnancies due to severe "all day" nausea , and both of my children appear to be healthy and normal. I think this situation is much like other situations.... it's about $$$$ Let's capitalize by targeting the "evil" drug companies and trying to make a weak association between a medication and birth defects, taking advantage of women and men who are stressed that [Show More]I took Zofran during my last two pregnancies due to severe "all day" nausea , and both of my children appear to be healthy and normal. I think this situation is much like other situations.... it's about $$$$ Let's capitalize by targeting the "evil" drug companies and trying to make a weak association between a medication and birth defects, taking advantage of women and men who are stressed that their children are born with defects, and looking for someone to blame. All medications have the potential to cause side effects, even vitamins, and even if the medication doesn't list a particular side effect it could still occur. You, as a consumer, have to decide what you want to take and decide if you want to risk side effects, and stop blaming drug companies. If it weren't for pharma we wouldn't exist as a population. We love pharma when we need antibiotics or pain meds, but if something goes wrong we're ready to collect. Billions of dollars and countless hours are put into developing lifesaving and therapeutic medications for people, that many people do well on, but some people will have adverse events. It's a fact. If you can't live with that, don't swallow the pill. I wouldn't be so quick to make assumptions and jump on the "Zofran is terrible" bandwagon Zofran truly helped me and other women I know and without causing any birth defects. I think it is safe, and if a birth defect occurs who is to say it wasn't totally random or due to some other factor.
MaDonnaFebruary 27, 2015 at 4:00 pm
My questions is this...Our son was born with no amniotic fluid and my fiance was taking zofran the whole time she was pregnant. Could the use of the zofran caused this to happen? I've seen where it said it would make you dehydrated; will that also apply to the child?
RubyFebruary 22, 2015 at 3:46 am
Took Zofran like crazy during my last pregnancy, AND had one of the most handsome and healthiest babies ever. If I ever ended up pregnant and needing it again I wouldn't hesitate to take it,
ElisaFebruary 22, 2015 at 2:34 am
I took Zofran during my last pregnancy and my daughter presented at birth with Metopic Craniosynostosis with moderate/severe Trigonacephaly. She also has several midline deformities like an ear pit, class IV lip tie and a sacral dimple. She also suffered from Torticollis causing slight plagiocephaly.
NicoleFebruary 21, 2015 at 3:22 pm
Zofran was the ONLY thing I could take. I had to take 8 out of 9 months of both of my pregnancies. If I didn't take zofran, I was constantly in the hospital for dehydration, and had to be dehydrated via IV. For me, the benefits outweighed the risks. Both of my kids are completely healthy. Obviously, if you can suffer the morning sickness without medication, it's best.
BrittFebruary 21, 2015 at 9:18 am
I took Zofran during my first and second trimesters and I was taking it often because my sickness was so awful. It was the ONLY thing that worked for me. My daughter was born very healthy and she is still healthy. I'm thankful after reading this. But I'm going to stop taking it during my current pregnancy, I don't want to risk it now!
sarahFebruary 21, 2015 at 3:38 am
I have had 4 boys. Each time I took zofran during pregnancy. I have 2 healthy boys and 1 that had multiple birth defects. He passed an hr after birth. My last one was born with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. He also has a heart defect. Do I think zofran had anything to do with it? Maybe if I had had 4 unhealthy children. These women seem to be looking for something to blame and money. Its gree[Show More]I have had 4 boys. Each time I took zofran during pregnancy. I have 2 healthy boys and 1 that had multiple birth defects. He passed an hr after birth. My last one was born with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. He also has a heart defect. Do I think zofran had anything to do with it? Maybe if I had had 4 unhealthy children. These women seem to be looking for something to blame and money. Its greed.
AshleyFebruary 20, 2015 at 11:34 pm
My child has no muscle function I'm her kidneys and is awaiting surgery now. I was given zofran during my pregnancy with her. Makes me wonder...
AshleyFebruary 20, 2015 at 5:30 pm
Each of my children were born with with Ad/HD. Autism. Vision problems. Delayed development. I took zofran with all 6 of my pregnancies. And two miscarriages!!! Now this makes me ponder!!!
emilyFebruary 20, 2015 at 4:41 am
I took Zofran from my first trimester into my second. My daughter was born with a left sided aortic arch, resulting in many additional tests etc. It is correctable but risks out weigh benefits. Also, I worked as a labor and delivery nurse for over 7 years until may 2013 and administered Zofran well over 400 times. My daughter also had a complete tongue tie adversely affecting her breastfeeding fee[Show More]I took Zofran from my first trimester into my second. My daughter was born with a left sided aortic arch, resulting in many additional tests etc. It is correctable but risks out weigh benefits. Also, I worked as a labor and delivery nurse for over 7 years until may 2013 and administered Zofran well over 400 times. My daughter also had a complete tongue tie adversely affecting her breastfeeding feeding.