One of the leading antidepressants that are out in the market is Paxil manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. This drug has been receiving complaints since the year 1992 when it was first introduced. Side effects are the main complaint of Paxil users. The side effects that were also vary from serious to less serious. Some may be taking multiple antidepressants that they are experiencing Serotonin syndrome. People are being compensated by the manufacturer due to these claims.
There are many ups and downs since the introduction of Paxil. Paxil is linked to controversial issues like birth defects. They have changed the pregnancy risk category of Paxil to D because there is already a risk to the fetus according to observations. Babies usually have heart defects like Atrial or Ventricular Septal Defect. This is possible if the mother took Paxil in the first trimester of her pregnancy. The first trimester is the development of the organs of the baby that is why it can really affect the baby if taken during that time. Premature birth and respiratory problem for the newborn will also be encountered if Paxil was taken during the third trimester. The FDA is gathering data to consolidate the findings.
Another risk in using Paxil is risk for suicide. One thing common for younger users of Paxil is the prevalence of suicidal thoughts. Monitoring the first few weeks while under Paxil is done for those under 24 years old. Although monitoring of the person is done regularly, there are still cases in which the person succeeded in taking one’s life.
Those were only a few of the reasons why people are filing Paxil lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline. Information dissemination about the side effects of Paxil is being done. The FDA also advised physicians to thoroughly discuss the effects of Paxil before prescribing it to a pregnant woman.
URL References:
webmd.com/depression/news/20060512/paxil-suicide-risk-in-young-adults
anxiety.emedtv.com/paxil/paxil-and-pregnancy.html
bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aEr_s70bGdYo
There are many ups and downs since the introduction of Paxil. Paxil is linked to controversial issues like birth defects. They have changed the pregnancy risk category of Paxil to D because there is already a risk to the fetus according to observations. Babies usually have heart defects like Atrial or Ventricular Septal Defect. This is possible if the mother took Paxil in the first trimester of her pregnancy. The first trimester is the development of the organs of the baby that is why it can really affect the baby if taken during that time. Premature birth and respiratory problem for the newborn will also be encountered if Paxil was taken during the third trimester. The FDA is gathering data to consolidate the findings.
Another risk in using Paxil is risk for suicide. One thing common for younger users of Paxil is the prevalence of suicidal thoughts. Monitoring the first few weeks while under Paxil is done for those under 24 years old. Although monitoring of the person is done regularly, there are still cases in which the person succeeded in taking one’s life.
Those were only a few of the reasons why people are filing Paxil lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline. Information dissemination about the side effects of Paxil is being done. The FDA also advised physicians to thoroughly discuss the effects of Paxil before prescribing it to a pregnant woman.
URL References:
webmd.com/depression/news/20060512/paxil-suicide-risk-in-young-adults
anxiety.emedtv.com/paxil/paxil-and-pregnancy.html
bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aEr_s70bGdYo
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