Tetralogy of Fallot is a heart-related birth defect that has numerous potential causes, one of them is that the mother has taken Prozac during her pregnancy. While this is not always the cause of Tetralogy of Fallot, it may be a contributing factor according to the manufacturer of Prozac, Eli Lilly.
New parents want only one thing, for their babies to be healthy. When a baby is born with a birth defect, there are not only health worries for the infant, but additional burdens. These burdens can be significant, including lengthy hospital stays, costly surgeries and one or both parents may have to lose time from work to care for their infant. These factors place additional stress on parents who are already feeling the stress of a newborn infant born with a birth defect.
When a doctor prescribes a drug, one of the most commonly asked questions to women of child-bearing age is "are you pregnant". However, there is significant evidence to suggest that the other question that should be asked before a doctor prescribes Prozac is "do you intend to become pregnant". Since Prozac can have a negative impact on the developing fetus, women of child-bearing age must be aware of the long-term consequences of taking this popular anti-depressant.
Known as fluoxetine hydrochloride (generic name) Prozac is commonly administered to men and women of all ages. However, women who are of child-bearing age, especially those who have other risk factors associated with Tetralogy of Fallot, should be made aware of the additional risks.
Parents who are considering filing a Prozac lawsuit against the prescribing physician, must hire a
qualified personal injury attorney. Texas law has a statute of limitations as to when this type of lawsuit may be filed. Parents who have an infant born with Tetralogy of Fallot caused by Prozac will need to have the baby evaluated by a specialist. In some cases, medical bills can run into the tens of thousands of dollars. These costs should not be born by the parents, when there is a possibility of recouping some of the added expenses.
Texas Statutes of Limitations specifically state that both product liability and medical malpractice suits must be filed within two years except in unusual cases that require a Discovery Rule which in some cases may extend those rights to a maximum of 10 years.
Parents should not wait as the expenses they will need to pay will start nearly immediately. Contact a board certified Texas personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Let them evaluate your case and determine if the birth defect Tetralogy of Fallot was caused by Prozac. In the event that this is a determining factor, a board certified Prozac lawyer can help.
