Yutopar Aka Ritodrine Experiences (Page 5)
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My husband and I have had our daughter, which is now 30, tested for everything and the doctors can't seem to be able to give us a diagnosis, and things are not getting any better. My beautiful daughter has struggled and suffered so much and it breaks my heart to know that the Yutopar that was given to me, affected my baby. My daughter is the one who suffers from it on a daily basis. My second child is normal, and I did not take the drug while carrying him. I would really like to talk to all of you, something needs to be done to care for these kids that are now adults that can not cope. They sleep, eat, are extremely depressed, suicidal thoughts, learning problems, unable to conform to society, lies, bi-polar, anti-social, can't function in everyday life and with everyday problems.We need help. If anyone out there could possible contact me {edited for privacy}.

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I know this is a very delayed response to your post. I took ritodrine in 1985 and my son has social problems, behavior problems that got him kicked out of high school, depression, has suicidal ideations, can't make or keep friends, has no desire to get a job, makes very poor choices that affect his life long term, was a very difficult teenager, ran away, threatened me and his younger sister, was very disrespectful to me, his dad, teachers, authority figures. His life pretty much has sucked since he was about 5 years old. He had fine motor problems, attention to task issues, unable to finish anything he started, became hyperfocused and ruminated on things of little value to his life. After reading about how ritodrine has affected other adults exposed to this as a fetus, I'm absolutely certain it is to blame. Our 2nd child had no problems, ever, growing up or now as an adult.

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I am new to this forum and am both shocked and relieved to find answers to what I call a gut feeling that something isn't right here. I was given Ritrodrine in 1982 to stop early labor and was on it for half my pregnancy. My son was born with severe colic that lasted 6 weeks, he has fits of pain so bad we thought his head was going to explode as we saw just about every vein in his head pop out and he turned beet red. He struggled all his life with mood disorders, depression, bi-polar but refused to take meds. He often questioned me about the drug I took to keep him in to full term and always brushed it away. I wished I listened!!! He is now 31 and still struggling with emotional issues and turned to marijuana which landed him in the hospital with psychosis. Bottom line is he cannot cope and is constantly struggling. The amazing thing is that he is super intelligent but cannot fit in. I have another child with no issues and often wondered what we did wrong as he demanded so much more attention than she did. I live in Canada and would like to join a legal suit if there is one started. This company has destroyed too many lives.

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What about suing the FDA?? Since all the Companies are no longer in business that manufacture Ritodrine??? There are to many bad outcomes with this drug. My Son died after being on this drug IV intravenously for 17 days.

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I'm having a problem finding an attorney due to the statute of limitations. However, I feel that this is a could be a legal suit. The overwhelming amount of children who have suffered because of this medication is ridiculous. It's quite sad to watch your child suffer and not be able to do anything about it. We can all relate to one another and we need to stand strong to fight this!

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I just found this site and can't believe what I'm reading in regards to Yutopar use in so many women and their children!! I was on it with my son in 1982 for preterm labor starting at 6 months gestation. The physical effects on me were frightening while on the IV form....my heart pounded so hard the whole bed shook. My baby felt as tho he were seizing within me. When I went home from hospital on oral form I had terrible emotional crying jags for no real reason periodically while on it. I stopped the drug at 8 months and delivered 2 weeks later. My son was 2 weeks early and had problems of one sort or another from the very start. He was very slow reaching all his major milestones... could not sit unassisted until 11 months and could not walk unassisted until 18 months. Has always had some balance problems and he has always had sleep issues (he is now 34 years old). His depressions started when he was 10-12 years of age. He has major social issues as well. He is very intelligent (has a Masters degree in meteorology) but finds it very hard to motivate and overall has struggled for all of his life with his issues. We were told when he was 8 that it appeared he'd had a possible prenatal stoke and he has since been given the diagnosis of TBI (traumatic brain injury). I always felt in my heart the yutopar was at the root of his problems; now after reading all these other posts I KNOW it was the drug that has made him the way he is! I see all these posts are from 2013 and thereabouts. I don't know why I have never thought to research this sooner. Where are things at concerning a litigation? We absolutely would want counted in in the event there ever was one. I have just been diagnosed with stage lll kidney failure (I'm 62) and now wonder if this could be related to my taking of this drug, since I don't really have any other risk factors that would have contributed to this (I do have hypertension but have been well controlled on medications for years, so that, as the main causative factor, doesn't seem likely in my mind). Please let me know if you are still looking to pursue a legal case and where that stands. Believe me, I'D BE IN!! Thank you and I am SO sorry for all of us and our suffering children that were subjected to this awful drug!

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Info on the drug manufacturer of Ritodrine. Merrill Dow Pharmaceuticals who created the drug no longer is in business. Sanofi was the last company to buy them and they closed their last facility in 2009.

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Can you contact me? I believe my daughter was also affected by Yutopar. We are suffering and I fear for her life. You can call me too. {edited for privacy}

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Reading all these this morning, i'm shocked. I didn't realise there were side effects from this drug but can relate to so many of the issues. i was given this drug in 1993. Only just realising now that it could be the cause of my daughters issues. Absolutely horrified!!

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My husband and I just recently decided to check the side effects to this drug that I was on for 10 weeks in 1988. My daughter was born in sept of 88. After finding this site and reading all the comments, we are angry and sickened by this. We were never told this was an experimental drug. We thought we were helping our daughter to go full term. We believed our doctor knew best. My daughter is 27 years old and has dealt with addictions, anxiety, sleep disorders, etc. It is a horrible battle each and every day. In some ways we have found relief to know that the cause has not been something we did. Although the drug is something we did. We are totally in for a legal suit shall it EVER come to be.

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I have 4 children, only my 2nd boy, now 32, had to be subjected to ritodrine. I made my life a mess during pregnancy also. My son has social issues and bi-polar bouts. If it was my parenting, all 4 would have difficulties. I can not give him back his years of suffering, and it's hard to watch his social and emotional anguishes now. If there is a legal case out there, I want us to be a part of it.

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Have you had any luck with acquiring an attorney? My daughter is a victim of this drug.

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My cousin is an attorney near NYC. I shared this thread with her and asked if she could please help me find an attorney for a legal case. She specializes in senior citizens issues or I would have enlisted her help. I pray that she will find someone to help us and our children soon.

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I too was given ritodrine in 1988 every six hours for the last 4 months of my pregnancy. My son who is now 27 was diagnosed with Epilepsy and ADHD. He has had issues with depression and numerous social issues. Life has not been easy for us. Please let me know if there is a legal case. My son and every child and parent affected of this drug deserves justice.

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My son is totally off the hook! Ever since Kindergarten no.....preschool his behavior is unexplainable. I too was given Ritodrine. I was in the military at the time. The shakes from it were unreal. I was a young 1st time mom in Hawaii at Triplet Army Medical Center.
To see my son's behavior pattern look up Paranoid Personality Disorder. It describes him to a "T". He also has no conscience and when he does realize the error of his ways he will apologize but often it is short lived. It's like he can't control it. He's violent, uses substances, and is very selfish. He can't keep a job. I'm now hearing stories of him prostituting himself. It's crazy. My doses were from my 6th month till going into my 9th month. He was due end of September but came 6th September 1986. Everyone tries to lecture him talk to him reason with him but it falls on deaf ears. I know now in my heart it was this drug. Please help.

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I was also given ritodrine in 1983 for premature labor with my daughter. She is now 31 and has had severe mental health issues as well as drug abuse. I always wondered about being on this medication both IV and oral. I know this discussion is several years old, but I'm hoping someone can help me and my daughter.

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I need to link up with all of you as well.

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My daughter is now 22. I took this medicine for 3 weeks twice daily to stop preterm labor. She has had the same emotional problems since she was little. She dies havecs diagnosis of Aspergers Autism and severe emotional disorders. Thanks for the confirmation, I thought it was just my child. If you need help in this matter I can get the records for your attorney. Email me at {edited for privacy} and I can forward all to your attorney.

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Please keep me informed about any legal cases concerning Yutopar.

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