Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are types of antidepressants. Brand names of SSRIs include: Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, Prozac, Lexapro, Symbyax, Wellbutrin and Effexor. These drugs inhibit neuronal serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake and slightly inhibit dopamine reuptake. SSRIs have been associated with serious, life-threatening birth defects. Research suggests that, if a mother took SSRI’s during pregnancy, […]
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The Associated Press (4/7) reported that its analysis of internal Toyota documents indicated that Toyota had “issued internal repairs to its own distributors in 31 European countries about sticking accelerator pedals months before it warned US regulators about the problem.” Transportation Secretary Ray Lahood cited the European warnings in deciding to seek a fine against Toyota.
Bloomberg New (4/7, Fisk, Ohnsman, Keane) reported that LaHood’s assertion that “the company knowingly hid a dangerous defect” could increase Toyota‘s difficulty in “defending itself in US lawsuits over flaws in its vehicles.”
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