Wellbutrin, is an antidepressant medication.  Its chemical name is Bupropion.  Wellbutrin was also sold under the trade names of Zyban, Voxra, Budeprion, Amfebutamone, or Aplenzin.  This drug may cause birth defects and lead to a Wellbutrin lawsuit.

Wellbutrin is used to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder.  In addition, it was approved for use as a smoking cessation aid.  It is sold in three different variations: Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR (sustained release), and Wellbutrin XI (extended release).

Taken prenatally, Wellbutrin can result in serious birth defects. Pregnant women who took Wellbutrin may have children with congenital heart defects.  According to the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, fetuses exposed to Wellbutrin during early pregnancy are more than twice as likely to be at risk for heart defects.  This birth defect requires surgery to be corrected.

In 2006, The New England Journal of Medicine published a study showing that women taking anti-depressants have six times the risk of infants developing persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn (PPHN), a potentially fatal lung defect.  In addition, a 2007 study in the same journal showed that women taking anti-depressants prenatally are more than twice as likely to have infants with skull and intestinal deformities.

At O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath, our attorneys understand that your child's birth defects may not be your fault – instead, possibly a dangerous side effect of Wellbutrin.  Our expertise and experience, combined with our highly trained staff, make us uniquely well-equipped to handle even the most complex products liability claims.

For preliminary questions about your Wellbutrin case, please see our Frequently Asked Questions page.  If you suspect your child has a Wellbutrin injury such as a heart defect, PPHN, or any other congenital malformation, and need to talk to a seasoned team of professionals, please contact us immediately for a free consultation.