Prozac Side Effects Warning. Parker Waichman LLP, a personal injury law firm is investigating incidents of birth defects associated with Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants. Studies have indicated that mothers who take such drugs - especially in the first three months of pregnancy - may be at a higher risk … [Read more...]
Prozac Side Effects Linked to Birth Defects, Heart Defects, Potential Lawsuits
SSRI Antidepressants Can Increase Patient’s Fear and Anxiety
For some of the millions of people worldwide who take selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to treat depression, the drug may actually increase the patient’s fear and anxiety. This family of widely prescribed drugs includes Prozac (fluoxetine) and Zoloft (sertraline). New research by a team from the University of North … [Read more...]
Study Suggests Antidepressants May Increase Risk of Birth Defects
New research suggests that some antidepressants may increase the risk of birth defects if taken early in pregnancy, though others do not seem to pose the same risks. Whether antidepressants cause birth defects has been debated for years, and studies have not been conclusive on the question, National Public Radio (NPR) reports. Women … [Read more...]
New Study Suggests Increased Risk of Birth Defects with Prozac
The Higher Risk of Birth Defects with Prozac and Paxil. A new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) adds to a body of research suggesting that the use of some antidepressants may be associated with a higher risk of birth defects. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified an increased … [Read more...]
New Study Suggests Increased Risk of Birth Defects with Prozac, Paxil
Prozac, Paxil Risk Of Birth Defects. A new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) adds to a body of research suggesting that the use of some antidepressants may be associated with a higher risk of birth defects. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified an increased risk of defects, … [Read more...]
FDA Cautions Consumers Against Buying Oxy Elite Pro
Consumers should think twice before purchasing weight loss supplements, particularly Oxy Elite Pro, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned on Friday. According to Youth Health, a sample of Oxy Elite Pro shipped from a different country was found to have fluoxetine. Oxy Elite Pro, like many weight loss supplements, is a … [Read more...]
Elderly Treated with SSRI Antidepressants Suffer
SSRI Antidepressants Pose More Risks To Elderly Patients. A new study out of Britain has found that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants may pose more risks to elderly patients compared to older drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. SSRI antidepressants, which include drugs such as Prozac and Effexor, are … [Read more...]
