Medical Class Action Lawsuits

Zoloft

Zoloft is an antidepressant that has been found to be linked to increased risk of birth defects if taken while pregnant.  Women and men have been taking this SSRI type drug since 1991, when it was first approved by the FDA.  There were no warnings on the label until 2006 and 2007, when all SSRIs got birth defect warnings and Zoloft got a black box warning regarding increased risk of suicidal behavior.  Until the black box warning came out in 2007, Zoloft was the number one prescription drug on the market for depression.

Zoloft is the brand name for Sertraline hydrochloride, which was developed by Pfizer to treat not only depression but also OCD, post traumatic stress disorder, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder and several anxiety disorders.  The patent expired in 2006 and is now available in generic form.

Zoloft Lawsuit

A Zoloft lawsuit is based on the terrible fact that many women took the drug while pregnant without knowing of the risks involved.  Babies born with birth defects to these women are the tragic consequence, and women are seeking compensation for injuries and coverage for expenses.