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Zoloft—also known as sertraline—is an antidepressant medication belonging to a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It’s designed to treat psychological conditions such as major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. The New England Journal of Medicine reported that taking SSRIs like Zoloft during pregnancy may put babies at higher risk of (more...)

Topamax—also known as topiramate—is a prescription anticonvulsant medication originally designed to treat epilepsy and migraine headaches. In 2012, the drug was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat obesity and induce weight loss. Topamax is also prescribed for other off-label uses, including smoking cessation, cluster headaches, and alcoholism. Babies who are exposed to Topamax while in (more...)

Prozac—also known as fluoxetine—is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. The drug is often prescribed to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, panic disorder, and more. On December 14, 2011 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration updated its warning that says Prozac and other SSRI antidepressants can cause serious birth defects in the lungs of newborns if (more...)

When you’re hurt or sick, you trust your doctor to do everything in his or her power to help you get better. But sometimes, doctors make negligent mistakes that can cause serious harm to their patients. When you suffer an injury or illness because of a healthcare provider’s carelessness, you may be eligible to file a medical malpractice claim for (more...)