Wellbutrin Anti-Depressants Caused Birth Defects

The antidepressants Wellbutrin and Zyban, which is used for help in quitting smoking, were linked to birth defects, specifically heart birth defects. Wellbutrin birth defects primarily involved left outflow heart defects. This was reported by the National Birth Defects Prevention Study. The National Birth Defects Prevention Study, which is funded by the CDC, found a link between the drug bupropion, which is sold by GlaxoSmithKline under the brand name of Wellbutrin as an anti-depressant and Zyban as an anti-smoking drug, and several major categories of birth defects. Mothers who took Wellbutrin, Zyban or generic bupropion during the first trimester were at a much greater risk of having children with birth defects, primarily heart birth defects. Pregnant women were specifically prescribed Wellbutrin for major depression that is sometimes encountered during the early stages of pregnancy. Zyban was prescribed for women trying to quit smoking after finding out they were pregnant. Unfortunately, there was very little information about the safety of these drugs for expectant mothers and their unborn children. Most left outflow heart birth defects can be corrected with surgery. If you need a Wellbutrin lawyer, most are taking cases on a contingency basis to help families recover medical expenses and other damages. Click here for more information.