Using the ‘Zoloft defense’ in court
A teen is on trial for murdering his grandparents. His defense states this was caused by a switch from Paxil to Zoloft. This defense strategy has been gaining momentum:
In the case of Zoloft, which comes from the same family of “selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors” (SSRIs) as Prozac, the defense has gained more legal traction, with two successful cases in the past two years in California and Wyoming. Picking up on the strategy, some defense lawyers are even specializing in Zoloft defenses, leading drug company Pfizer to counter their effort with the “Zoloft Prosecutor’s Manual.”
