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Zoloft litigation can be pursued by, or on behalf of, victims of adverse Zoloft side effects and other related damages. Zoloft litigation may be a viable means to seek compensation for injuries sustained as a result of the dangerous consequences of using this prescription antidepressant medication. Zoloft litigation can help a victim recover damages relating to medical expenses, loss of income, and psychological suffering.
Zoloft is one drug in a class known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) which act on the serotonin in the body in order to relieve the unfavorable symptoms of certain psychological conditions. Zoloft was first approved to treat depression in 1992. Subsequently, the FDA has also approved Zoloft use for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, and adult and pediatric obsessive compulsive disorder. Patients who have a history of certain medical conditions or those who are currently taking certain types of medication or supplements are advised not to take Zoloft. Patients should speak to their physicians about these concerns prior to beginning or making changes to their treatment.
Zoloft litigation is often prompted by a patient’s experience of serious adverse psychological or physical side effects caused by Zoloft use. Zoloft research shows that this drug is potentially dangerous when a person consumes too much of the drug or when a person attempts to terminate their treatment. All SSRI medications are habit forming, and Zoloft users run the risk of injurious withdrawal symptoms when changing or stopping their Zoloft use.
Zoloft litigation is strengthened by medical evidence that shows that Zoloft use increases a patient’s risk of serious psychological side effects. Zoloft use can actually worsen the symptoms it is intended to treat, particularly at the onset of treatment or after changes in dosage. Zoloft can cause a patient to become more anxious, irritable, hostile, and restless and suffer from panic attacks, sleeping troubles, and aggressive behavior. Zoloft is also associated with a condition called akathisia which causes extreme motor restlessness and agitation and is thought to be a precursor to suicidal or aggressive behaviors.
On October 15, 2004, the Food and Drug Administration ordered that a “black box” warning be added to all Zoloft patient product information. A black box warning is the strongest FDA action next to pulling a drug off the market because of its potential dangers. This warning states that pediatric patients are two to three percent more likely to suffer suicidal or aggressive behaviors with Zoloft use. This action was a response to a Colombia University study. Since the addition of the black box warning, new pediatric sales of Zoloft have decreased by ten percent.
Zoloft litigation can be pursued by victims or families who have suffered serious damages as a result of this potentially dangerous drug.
If you would like to learn more about Zoloft litigation, you may wish to speak to a well qualified and experienced attorney who can advise you of your legal rights and options in a Zoloft legal case.
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