What Drugs Can Cause Birth Defects?

Pregnancy heightens a woman's immune system sensitivity, so anything she ingests can be a possible hazard to her child, especially prescription drugs. If it can be avoided, women probably shouldn't take prescription drugs during their pregnancy, but in many cases it cannot be avoided. Certain drugs have been proven to cause birth defects such as Zoloft and other SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) as well as the acne medication Accutane, antidepressants such as Paxil and Prozac, and many sleeping pills or anti-anxiety drugs.

Contact your doctor if you are concerned that a medication you are taking or have taken is harming your unborn baby. Some medications do not have the proper warning labels on them letting women know of the possible risk of birth defects. If you have taken a drug that caused your child birth defects or led to complications during birth, you may be liable to compensation. A pharmaceutical injury attorney from our firm will be able to provide you with the legal expertise you need if you are facing a situation involving birth defects due to defective drugs. Contact a drug injury lawyer from our firm today.