Zoloft Side Effects

Medical Injury Attorney for Zoloft Claims

Zoloft, a leading antidepressant, has been associated with a number of side effects. Like with any prescription medication, some minor side effects are possible and are not life-threatening. However, some side effects are serious and may endanger the well-being or very life of a patient.

If you or someone you know is or was taking Zoloft and experienced serious side effects, it is important to weigh your legal options. A medical injury attorney can provide you with accurate information that will help you make the right choices about your case. You may have grounds for a lawsuit against Zoloft manufacturer Pfizer or perhaps another party that is responsible for your injuries.

Common Side Effects Associated with Zoloft

Some of the most common side effects associated with Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride) are nausea, delayed ejaculation, shakiness, increased sweating, lack of appetite and reduced sexual desire. These side effects were seen in at least 5% of patients and were at least twice as high as the control group. Nausea is the most common, occurring in 25% of patients.

Zoloft and Children

Zoloft is not approved for pediatric use, except for patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The antidepressant is generally not recommended for use in adolescents and children as it has been seen that young patients are at a greater risk of experiencing such side effects as thoughts of suicide, attempts to commit suicide, mania and aggression.

Zoloft and Pregnancy

One of the most serious risks associated with Zoloft occurs when pregnant women take the antidepressant. Taking Zoloft, particularly during the last half of pregnancy, may lead to birth defects. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), cleft lip, heart defects, neural tube defects, clubfoot, atresia and cranial birth defects may all be associated with Zoloft.

If you have experienced any serious side effects while taking Zoloft, you need to involve a lawyer who can determine whether you have grounds for a case. Experiencing these side effects does not automatically entitle you to financial compensation, but if you have suffered serious injury and have incurred medical bills, suffered emotional trauma and experienced financial losses as a result, you may be able to seek monetary damages. A pharmaceutical injury lawyer can determine exactly how to move forward with your case.

Interested in finding out more about Zoloft side effects and your legal rights? A skilled professional at Arnold & Itkin LLP can offer a free consultation to talk about your concerns and to answer your questions. We are aggressive litigators who also recognize the importance of negotiation to reach the best possible result for each of our clients. We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for the injured and are prepared to see how we can address your claim.

Contact a Zoloft injury lawyer today.