Prescribed to adults, children over 8 years old and adolescents in order to treat disorders and panic attacks, Prozac has been linked by numerous medical studies to an increased risk of developing birth defects on infants whose mothers while being pregnant took the medication. The health conditions that Prozac can lead to are very dangerous and can even be life threatening.
Persistent pulmonary hypertension is one of the birth defects Prozac can lead to. This life threatening condition occurs in infants right after they are born. When the baby is still in the mother, his lungs don’t function because it gets oxygenated blood from the umbilical cord. The lungs will start working and distributing oxygenated blood to the organs in the body and tissues once the baby is born.
However, if the infant suffers from PPHN, the lungs will not work properly causing the organs and tissues to not receive oxygenated blood. This serious health situation requires intensive medical care because the baby is at risk of dying.The drug company knows that many people use their product and should have offer clear warnings regarding the side effects of the product. This way many baby would have been born normally without birth defects and the company would have been will no lawsuits pointing at them.
Dealing in court with a big pharmaceutical company is never easy. Big companies have experienced and quality lawyers. You will need one of your own to conquer in the legal battle to save your child and offer him a normal life. In order to get compensated and cover all medical expenses as well as all the pain and suffering you went through due to the unfortunate event, you will need to file a Prozac birth defect lawsuit and seek legal assistance from and experienced lawyer specialized in these types of cases. Taking legal actions against the company that showed lack of responsibility is the only way to make sure your child will have a life closer to normal.
Prozac Birth Defects Require Quality Assistance to Save the Life of Your Child