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FDA Faces Pressure to Warn on SSRI Pregnancy Risks

3/5/2026

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  • Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, the FDA's top drug regulator, is prioritizing a petition from Dr. Adam Urato to add warnings about pregnancy risks from selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
  • Urato claims these medications may cause miscarriages and developmental disorders in children.
  • Critics say the petition rests on weak data and could deter pregnant women from needed treatment, with experts calling for more research to understand the full impact.