Dangers of Paxil and Other SSRI Drugs
Paxil, a medication manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline has been linked to serious risks and dangerous side effects that may not have been adequately advised when prescribed. GlaxoSmithKline may have hidden a number of dangerous facts aout the drug when prescribing Paxil to children. Our experienced Paxil lawyers will help represent you in a lawsuit if you have been harmed by taking this dangerous drug.
Paxil may be linked to severe side effects including but not limited to:
- Severe Birth Defects, Birthing Complications, Birth Injuries
- Heart Defects Associated with Born Children
- Suicidal Tendencies
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Paxil Lawsuit LEgal Evaluation
In 2005, the Food and Drug Administration issued a health and safety alert to Doctors, nurses, and patients warning of a study that linked individuals taking Paxil to a significantly increased risk of birth defects, most commonly heart defects, and other birthing complications. Taking Paxil while pregnant has been linked to a number of severe side effects and dangerous risks both for the mother and the child.
The drug Paxil has a long history of lawsuit litigation due to the suspected side effects that were later linked to taking the medication more directly. Paxil was never approved for patients under the age of 18 by the FDA, having been shown to be ineffective, and over the years, a number of lawsuits were filed against GlaxoSmithKline claiming the adverse side effects of Paxil were not adequately represented. Increased suicidal tendencies and behavioral effects were being noted in addition to direct links to causing birth defects.
Parents of children who have suffered side effects from the taking of Paxil have filed a lawsuit in order to seek damages for medical costs, pain, suffering and to recover lost wages. If you or a loved one has taken Paxil and experienced suicidal tendencies, depression, violent thoughts or withdrawal effects, contacting a qualified Paxil lawyer can help you.
If you took Paxil during your first trimester of pregnancy, and your child was born prematurely, with a heart defect or you encountered any other birthing complications then a Paxil attorney can help represent your interests in this lawsuit.
The pharmaceutical companies have incredible legal resources to bring to the table in an attempt to fight the class action Paxil lawsuits. It is vital that you are represented by our experienced Paxil attorneys in order to address the individual factors of your Paxil use to make sure GlaxoSmithKline is held accountable for the dangerous Paxil side effects that were misrepresented.
Act now to join the lawsuit against Paxil, and ask questions about your particular case and situation. Damages recovered can help with medical costs, lost wages and suffering. Our experienced Paxil attorney will help you navigate the lawsuit process and represent your interests in the upcoming lawsuit so that you can focus on your health, and recovery.
