Paxil Birth Defect
Lawyers
The pharmaceutical drug litigation attorneys at Bisnar & Chase
have been aggressively representing the rights of seriously injured
clients since 1978, including those who have suffered as the result
of dangerous prescription drugs and dietary supplements. Our attorneys
represent drug injury cases throughout California and the entire
country, recovering for our clients the monetary compensation
that they deserve. If your baby has suffered from a birth injury
related to your use of Paxil, you are in need of an experienced
Paxil birth defect lawyer from Bisnar & Chase. Call today for
a free consultation.
Paxil, also known as Paroxetine, is a prescription SSRI (selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitor) that allows serotonin to circulate
throughout the body longer, which helps to lessen the symptoms
of depression or other low serotonin disorders for which the medication
is taken. Paxil is used to treat a variety of mental health disorders,
including depression, social anxiety disorder, panic attacks,
obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post traumatic stress disorder.
The antidepressant was approved for use in the U.S. in December
of 1992.
Recently Glaxo Smith Kline, the manufacturer of the drug released
a study which shows that the likelihood of serious birth defects
occurring when the drug is taken by pregnant women during their
first trimester is greatly increased. The FDA states that Paxil
has been associated with twice as many cases of severe birth defects
as compared to other antidepressants which were evaluated in the
study. Varying reports would suggest that taking the medication
during any part of a pregnancy may result in serious birth defects.
There are a variety of birth defects which may be caused by the
use of Paxil, including:
Craniosynostosis-resulting in an abnormally shaped head
Heart related defects
Omphalocele-affecting the intestines or abdominal organs
Included in the patient handout for Paxil is this information:
"If this medication is used during the last 3 months of
pregnancy, infrequently your newborn may develop symptoms including
feeding or breathing difficulties, seizures, muscle stiffness,
jitteriness, or constant crying. However, do not stop taking this
medication unless your doctor directs you to do so. Report any
such symptoms to your doctor promptly."
This is not the first time that there have been serious side
effects related to the use of Paxil. The drug has also been linked
to an increase in suicidal and homicidal thoughts and tendencies
among children, adolescents, and adults. Although the antidepressant
is used by tens of millions of people, it was only approved by
the Food and Drug Administration to be used by adults, and is
not approved for the use of people under the age of eighteen,
although many minors have been prescribed the drug.
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on Paxil and birth defects.
If you have taken the antidepressant Paxil while
pregnant and your baby suffered from a birth injury, please contact
a Paxil Birth Defect Lawyer at Bisnar & Chase immediately.
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