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Zoloft: Health Risks and Legal Information<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Oni Harton, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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Zoloft has been linked to serious side effects, including suicidal thoughts, birth defects, and serotonin syndrome. Patients have filed lawsuits against Pfizer, alleging the company failed to adequately warn about these risks and misrepresented the drug\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride) is an antidepressant doctors prescribe to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and anxiety. Pfizer manufactures this\u00a0selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor<\/a>\u00a0(SSRI).<\/p>\n

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug in 1991. But the agency has issued numerous alerts about the\u00a0side effects of Zoloft<\/a>\u00a0since then. Some patients have sued the drug manufacturer over Zoloft’s serious side effects.<\/p>\n

This article discusses the benefits and side effects of Zoloft. It also describes the history of Zoloft lawsuits, including the injuries plaintiffs claim they experienced while taking the drug.<\/p>\n

Drug manufacturers have a legal responsibility to ensure their medications carry adequate warnings and are safe to use. If you have been harmed by Zoloft or another drug, you may have a legal claim. Discuss your situation with a product liability attorney<\/a> near you. An attorney can determine if you have a valid claim and help pursue fair compensation.<\/p>\n

Why Do Doctors Prescribe Zoloft?<\/h2>\n

Zoloft is one of the most popular SSRI antidepressants on the market. Doctors prescribe Zoloft to treat various conditions.<\/p>\n

Specifically, patients take\u00a0Zoloft<\/a>\u00a0to help with the following:<\/p>\n