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A Danish study found that women who used SSRIs during pregnancy were at 34 percent higher risk of delivering a baby with congenital malformations than those who did not take SSRIs during pregnancy. Furthermore, women in the study who took SSRIs similar to Lexapro during the second or third month of pregnancy had an 84 percent higher risk of having a baby with heart defects.

Meanwhile, a US study found that when mothers use SSRI antidepressants in the early stages of pregnancy the infant is 2.2 times more likely to have a birth defect and is 2.08 times more likely to have a heart problem. The majority of heart defects involved ventricular septal defects which can require surgery to repair.

The FDA has placed Lexapro in Pregnancy Category C, meaning that animal studies have indicated that there is a risk to the fetus, but human studies do not show that the risk of birth defects is greater than the risks involved in discontinuing medication.

So far, most of the SSRI studies have been done on the drug Paxil, another SSRI antidepressant. Based on those studies, the FDA has advised health care officials not to prescribe Paxil for women who are in their first three months of pregnancy or who are planning on becoming pregnant unless there are no other appropriate treatment options. More studies are required on other SSRIs that are similar to Paxil and Lexapro.

Women who are pregnant should speak with their doctor immediately about whether or not to continue taking Lexapro. In some cases, the doctor may recommend tapering off the medication in order to prevent withdrawal syndrome. However, the longer it takes to completely stop the medication, the longer the fetus is exposed to Lexapro which increases the likelihood of some form of heart defect in the newborn.

Lexapro Heart Birth Defects

Lexapro (also known as Escitalopram) is a type of antidepressant called a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI). It is used to treat anxiety and major depressive disorder.

Lexapro heart birth defects. Recently, SSRIs such as Lexapro taken during pregnancy have been linked to serious birth defects in babies, including some heart problems.

2011-10-19

Class Action Investigation Member:
kathyb

Case Details:
I had regular menstrual cycles every month before taking Lexapro for just two months, after which they stopped, and I stopped ovulating. Lexapro causes infertility. It's been more than two years now, and my body is still not back to normal. I've ovulated twice and had just one period in two years.

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2011-10-19

Class Action Investigation Member:
maysway32

Case Details:

My daughters father was happy as can be. Then he started feeling anxiety and sought the help of a physciatrist. He was then prescribed 20 mg of Lexapro in Aug 2005. Keep in my this is for paranoia and highly depressed individuals. Nov 14th 2005 he was found hanging in the basement from a belt. He told the doctor it was making him feel worse. She insisted he keep taking it to it filly takes in effect. he committed suicide leaving behind our 9 yr old daughter at the time. Can anyone help file a lawsuit. I have heard many cases of suicide from the drug lexapro. My name is may Yilmaz. My number is 407 485 6457

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2011-09-29
Class Action Investigation Member: lissahoop	Case Details: During pregnancy, I switched from celexa to lexapro--I was advised by my doctor to keep taking it through out the whole pregnancy...my daughter died of sids at 5 weeks old Lawyers: Log in, to contact and help these plus THOUSANDS of other clients right now!

2011-04-01

Class Action Investigation Member:
leenstacy2002

Case Details:
SHE STARTED THIS AFTER TAKING LEXAPRO. FIRST TIME I SAW IT WAS ON CHRISTMAS EVE, CALLED 911 AGAINST HER WILL, THEY FOUND NOTHING IRREGULAR AS IT WOULD PASS. SECOND TIME I SAW IT, NEW YEARS EVE, DID NOT CALL 911 AS SHE HAD GONE IN AND DOCTORS TOLD HER NOTHING FOUND WRONG WITH HEART. IT PASSED. NEXT TIME, SHE HAD MY GIRLS OUT AT MCDONALDS AND HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE WAY HOME DUE TO SEVERE PAINS. SAD TO SAY, THE NEXT TIME I WOULD FIND HER DEAD IN HER BED AS SHE LIVED IN HER TRAILER WHICH WE PULLED TO MY PROPERTY. SHE HAD NOT GOTTEN UP FOR WORK AND WE FOUND HERE THERE AT 6:00 AM...DEATH RULED SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST.

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2011-03-31

Class Action Investigation Member:
buenon

Case Details:
6 years ago I was on the lexapro for about 18 months today a suffer from severe dehydration, have a hard time digesting any type of food, uncontrollable body movement; thoughts of suicidal, I feel very drowsy all the time, and speech problem,
The side effects can last a life time,
I did not know that, I have many other problems, I feel very sick.

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2010-10-11

Class Action Investigation Member:
tcason

Case Details:
I have taken individually Lexapro, Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, Seroquel, Effexor, Welbutrin, and Serzone continuously since the birth of my last child 1n 1991. I have short term memory loss and many times feel in a fog and unable to concentrate. In 2009, I ran a stop sign comletely unbeknown to me until I was pulled over by law enforcement. I felt like I was driving while sleeping although I seemed to be fully awake. It was an act of God that I was not involved in an accident from this incident and I NEVER did see the stop light! I was taking Lexapro at the time. I was fired from my job in 2004 after "inappropriate behavior". I quit a job with the postal service in 2007 due to inability to focus well enough to perform my duties. In 2007, I was stopped by law enforcement due to no seatbelt. I did have it on but had it under my arm. While the officer was writing me a ticket, I "inappropriately" told him off. This citation ended up costing me close to $1000. I believe all of this inappropriate behavior is directly linked to the medications. While I feel I need them for the depression, I have been unable to keep a job for any extended period, and I battle the inappropriate behavior on a regular basis.

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2010-04-02
Class Action Investigation Member: Shannon	Case Details: 1-3 days after his birth my baby will require surgery....to close the holes in his heart the heart is also rotated and has a leaking valve ..we have no family history of heart issues..I was not taking any other medication Lawyers: Log in, to contact and help these plus THOUSANDS of other clients right now!

2010-02-25

Class Action Investigation Member:
jsadler

Case Details:
I would not have used Lexapro if I had known the side effects. I have taken it for the past 8.5 years. Have experience short-term memory loss, constant and ongoing lethargy. Have been trying to taper off for the past 3 months and having a difficult time due to extremely uncomfortable brain and body parasthesia. Paresthesia is sudden and instant and as half-life continues to expire becomes more intense and sometimes painful. Need help. Thanks

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2010-02-18
Class Action Investigation Member: catgoddesss55	Case Details: severe dehydration, falling down,memory loss, almost coma, 3 er visits in one week, told to NOT TAKE LEXAPRO Lawyers: Log in, to contact and help these plus THOUSANDS of other clients right now!

2010-01-25
Class Action Investigation Member: chavarrj	Case Details: I've been taking lexapro for 2 years and have noticed SIGNIFICANT loss in short-term memory. I am only 24 and otherwise healthy so this should not be happening. Lawyers: Log in, to contact and help these plus THOUSANDS of other clients right now!

2009-11-04
Class Action Investigation Member: carol	Case Details: Cannot sleep, heart palpitations, body aches, brain freeze, hyperactivity, constant repeating of oneself, fogginess, must sleep during the day, overeating Lawyers: Log in, to contact and help these plus THOUSANDS of other clients right now!

2008-08-01
Class Action Investigation Member: vickielynn64	Case Details: Baby had to undergo open heart surgery to correct defect at twelve days old. Lawyers: Log in, to contact and help these plus THOUSANDS of other clients right now!

2008-04-17
Class Action Investigation Member: grodenbarg	Case Details: My wife was formerly on Lexapro, years before I even met her. this drug has caused problems with her short term memory even to today. Lexapro has seriously interfered with her life even since she was on this drug. This is an inquiry for my spouse. Lawyers: Log in, to contact and help these plus THOUSANDS of other clients right now!

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