Millions of Americans have been suffering from depression and anxiety. Gladly, the FDA approved a medication called Zoloft around 1991. In fact, millions and millions of prescriptions have been made for this drug. Perhaps, it might be safe to say that these huge Zoloft prescriptions is also been used in an off label manner. Actually, Zoloft has FDA approved uses. But of course, doctors have the choice to use it to treat other conditions far from FDA approval. Naturally, problems would arise with this fact sooner or later. Speaking of problems, Zoloft is in danger of facing a lot of lawsuits soon. These lawsuits have a lot to do with the side effects Zoloft has been giving a lot of people.

Studies have been done on Zoloft and results showed a lot of problems. People are being warned against the possible side effects they can get from using Zoloft. These side effects include clubbed foot; cleft lip/palate; delayed development; persistent pulmonary hypertension; gastrochisis; heart defects; skull defects; and brain/spinal cord defects. Also, it has been known to cause premature birth and even miscarriage. These following side effects are considered to be a major consequence of Zoloft use. However, there are still other side effects Zoloft can offer such as high fever, sweating, uneven or fast heartbeat, tremors, stiff muscles, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, an unsteady feeling, loss of coordination, headache, confusion, fainting, hallucinations, shallow breathing, trouble with memory or concentrating, seizures or weakness.

As of now, significant lawsuit against Zoloft has not yet happened. However, with the numerous studies pertaining to the dangers involved in the use of this medical drug, it is quite easy to foresee a lawsuit against Zoloft and its manufacturers. More than that, its manufacturer doesn’t seem to mind the studies that have proved the dangers of their medicine. And with this, we will need the voice of the Food and Drug Administration in order to know where this issue will take us.

Although Zoloft issues and lawsuits are still complicated, it doesn’t mean you don’t have to do anything and just wait for things to come. If you have been affected by Zoloft and you think that its manufacturer deserves to face legal procedures, talk to a Zoloft lawyer immediately and discuss your situation.