Zoloft (Sertraline) was primarily developed to regulate and balance chemicals in the brain and was commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Zoloft's primary method of balancing these chemicals is through what is known as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI). By inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin, higher levels of serotonin remain in the brain. Serotonin is responsible for feelings of well-being and happiness and inadequate amounts of this chemical are a possible and likely cause of depression (although likely, there is still no definitive links between serotonin deficiencies and symptoms of depression).
The secondary function of Zoloft is that it is a dopamine reuptake inhibitor. Dopamine plays an essential role in cognition (all mental processes such as attention, problem solving, memory, linguistics, etc.) and behavior. The combination of these two functions allows Zoloft to normalize depressive behavior as well as anxious behavior and obsessive-compulsive behaviors. Zoloft can be prescribed for any number of reasons; however, the above mentioned are the most common.
In years past, Zoloft was one of the most highly prescribed drugs in the United States and in 2007 was the most prescribed antidepressant on the market. There were near 30 million annual domestic prescriptions during that time, which represents almost 10% of the population in this country. Since then, prescriptions for sleep, heartburn, and cholesterol have surpassed Zoloft – undoubtedly due partially to the flood of FDA warnings that arose shortly after their most profitable years.
Perhaps the most serious side effect of Zoloft is what it does when a pregnant mother unwittingly passes the drug to her child in utero. This, through no fault of the mother, has led to countless birth injuries. What's more troubling is that the manufacturer of Zoloft, Pfizer, may have known about these risks and did not adequately warn about them.
If your child has experienced any birth defects or injuries and you took Zoloft while pregnant, please contact our successful Zoloft Lawyers today. We have a very successful track record in pharmaceutical litigation and are confident that if Zoloft was responsible for your child's birth injuries, we can get you the financial compensation you deserve.
Zoloft's primary method of balancing these chemicals is through what is known as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI). By inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin, higher levels of serotonin remain in the brain. Serotonin is responsible for feelings of well-being and happiness and inadequate amounts of this chemical are a possible and likely cause of depression (although likely, there is still no definitive links between serotonin deficiencies and symptoms of depression).
The secondary function of Zoloft is that it is a dopamine reuptake inhibitor. Dopamine plays an essential role in cognition (all mental processes such as attention, problem solving, memory, linguistics, etc.) and behavior. The combination of these two functions allows Zoloft to normalize depressive behavior as well as anxious behavior and obsessive-compulsive behaviors. Zoloft can be prescribed for any number of reasons; however, the above mentioned are the most common.
In years past, Zoloft was one of the most highly prescribed drugs in the United States and in 2007 was the most prescribed antidepressant on the market. There were near 30 million annual domestic prescriptions during that time, which represents almost 10% of the population in this country. Since then, prescriptions for sleep, heartburn, and cholesterol have surpassed Zoloft – undoubtedly due partially to the flood of FDA warnings that arose shortly after their most profitable years.
Perhaps the most serious side effect of Zoloft is what it does when a pregnant mother unwittingly passes the drug to her child in utero. This, through no fault of the mother, has led to countless birth injuries. What's more troubling is that the manufacturer of Zoloft, Pfizer, may have known about these risks and did not adequately warn about them.
If your child has experienced any birth defects or injuries and you took Zoloft while pregnant, please contact our successful Zoloft Lawyers today. We have a very successful track record in pharmaceutical litigation and are confident that if Zoloft was responsible for your child's birth injuries, we can get you the financial compensation you deserve.
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