Antidepressants & Birth Defects

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Common brand name Antidepressants include Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Luvox, Wellbutrin, Cymbalta, Effexor, Elavil, Remeron, Sarafem.

Drug Agency Regulatory Warnings on Antidepressants Causing Birth Defects – There have been 18 drug regulatory agency warnings from eight countries that include warnings of antidepressant induced birth defects including heart and lung malfunctions, pulmonary hypertension, pre-term births, difficulties with breathing, turning blue, seizures, changing body temperature, feeding problems, vomiting, low blood sugar, floppiness, stiffness, shakiness.

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Drug Studies on Antidepressants Causing Birth Defects – There have been 18 studies in eight countries on antidepressant induced birth defects, including pulmonary hypertension, heart defects, spontaneous abortion, tremors, restlessness and rigidity.

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Adverse Reaction Reports Filed with the U.S. FDAThere have been 6,011 adverse reactions reported to the US FDA in connection with antidepressants and birth defects.

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