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A recent study from the Archive of General Psychiatry has linked SSRI antidepressant usage to autism.  When an expectant mother takes an SSRI antidepressant, such as Paxil or Zoloft, during pregnancy, her child may be more at risk of developing autism.  Mothers who took these drugs in the first trimester were found to be at the highest risk for developing autism.

Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult with a physician if they are currently taking, considering taking, or considering discontinuation of any SSRI drug, such as Paxil or Zoloft.

We Can Help

If you or a loved one has taken Paxil, Zoloft, or any other SSRI antidepressant during pregnancy and has given birth to an autistic child, The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker wants to help.  Larry H. Parker and his team of pharmaceutical litigation attorneys form a highly recognized legal practice with the knowledge and resources to quickly conclude your case.  Our experienced team of lawyers has been researching Paxil, Zoloft, and other SSRI related birth defects for over a decade.

To schedule a FREE, confidential, no obligation consultation, contact us via email using our case submission form or by phone at (800) 333-0000.  If we don’t get you any money, we won’t charge you a dime.  The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker has offices in Long Beach, Los Angeles, Riverside, Bakersfield, and Fresno, California and Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.

Tough times call for tough lawyers. We’ll fight for you!®

Paxil® is a registered trademark of GlaxoSmithKline.  Zoloft® is a registered trademark of Pfizer, Inc.

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Last Updated: January 10, 2026

This content has been reviewed by Ron Beck to ensure it accurately reflects current California personal injury statutes, CACI jury instructions, and the legal standards of the Law Offices of Larry H. Parker. Ron Beck has over 30 years of experience litigating complex personal injury cases in Los Angeles.

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