A Zoloft lawsuit is a legal option for victims who have suffered from serious Zoloft side effects. Zoloft is a prescription drug that was approved by the FDA to treat major depression in 1992. Later it was approved to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). In 1999, Zoloft was the first and only drug approved by the FDA to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Zoloft has raked in billions of dollars in sales revenue for its manufacturer, Pfizer, since its introduction to the US market.

Pfizer has been involved in several Zoloft lawsuit charges since its approval for use in the United States. In 1996 the federal Division of Drug Marketing, Advertising, and Communications issued a warning letter to Pfizer when the pharmaceutical giant was found to be promoting Zoloft for off-label use. Pfizer had been illegally marketing Zoloft for uses that had not been approved by the FDA.

Major Zoloft lawsuit cases have been filed against Pfizer in 2004. These Zoloft lawsuit charges involve Pfizer’’s failure to properly and fully disclose information about Zoloft’’s harmful side effects. Several cases of harmful Zoloft side effects that have caused serious injury to patients have not been acknowledged by the drug’’s maker.

Zoloft side effects include Zoloft drug dependency, hostility and aggression, and suicidal or homicidal behaviors. About three to five percent of Zoloft users display symptoms of akathisia, or extreme restlessness and agitation, thought by many to be the precursor to suicidal, homicidal and other violent behaviors.

Zoloft lawsuit charges may also be filed for other serious physically and psychologically damaging Zoloft side effects. Common Zoloft side effects include dry mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, somnolence, nightmares, weight changes, and anxiety. More serious side effects can include cardiovascular problems, difficulty in sexual drive, performance and satisfaction, muscle spasms, severe skin rash, jaundice, difficulty with motor skills and sensory problems.

There are several drug interactions that increase the likelihood of suffering serious injury from taking Zoloft. MAO Inhibitors should not be taken two weeks prior to Zoloft use because the drug interaction can prove fatal. Patients who are taking pimozide, a drug used to treat schizophrenia and Tourette’’s syndrome, should not take Zoloft. CNS active drugs may also increase the harmful side effects of Zoloft. Changes in dose or type of medication also pose a potential threat to Zoloft patients.

Patients who take Zoloft should be observed for any worsening of symptoms including anxiety, panic attacks, hostility, mania, and all other adverse health symptoms. If you have suffered injury as a result of taking Zoloft, you may wish to contact an attorney who can maximize and protect your interests in a Zoloft lawsuit to seek reparations for your losses.