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drug_recall zoloftZoloft harm can be the result of serious side effects, overdose, or withdrawal symptoms caused by Zoloft use. Zoloft is a prescription medication that was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1992 to treat depression. In subsequent years it has been approved to treat social anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Zoloft is one drug in the class of antidepressants known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) which act on the serotonin receptors in the brain.
Zoloft harm can do injury to a patient with a history of certain medical conditions or those who are currently using medications that interact with Zoloft. Patients with a history of seizures, mania, suicidal thoughts, or liver, kidney or heart conditions may all be at an increased risk of Zoloft harm. Patients who are currently taking (or have recently taken) MAO Inhibitors, Pimozide, some CNS active drugs, and other SSRI medications may also be at a greater risk for suffering Zoloft harm. In order to avoid Zoloft harm, all patients should speak to their health care provider about past and existing medical conditions and current medication and supplement use prior to commencing Zoloft use.
Zoloft, and all SSRIs, are known to be addictive, or habit forming, prescription medications. This means that a person’s body can grow dependant on the presence of these drugs in order to function normally. When a patient discontinues, or makes changes to, their Zoloft treatment, they may suffer Zoloft harm. This Zoloft harm can include serious adverse psychological symptoms including restlessness, agitation, and a serious condition known as akathisia. Akathisia is thought by medical experts to be a common precursor to suicidal or aggressive thoughts or behaviors.
Zoloft harm is more likely when a patient begins a treatment regiment, makes changes to their dosage or frequency of Zoloft administration, or terminates their treatment. Numerous studies have shown that Zoloft harm can actually cause clinical psychological symptoms to worsen. Doctors recommend that all Zoloft patients be carefully monitored for worsening of clinical symptoms, suicidality or any other unusual psychological symptoms.
A recent 2004 study, conducted by top researchers at Columbia University, found that pediatric patients may be at a greater risk of suffering Zoloft harm related to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The study found that pediatric Zoloft users are two to three percent more likely to develop suicidal thoughts or behaviors compared to their cohorts. The FDA ordered the drug’s maker to include a “black box” warning on all Zoloft product information to caution patients and physicians about the risk of serious Zoloft harm to children and teens.
Patients should be carefully monitored for any signs of Zoloft harm throughout the entire duration of their Zoloft use. If any unusual symptoms develop it is important to notify your doctor.
For more information on Zoloft harm, you may wish to contact an attorney.
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