Paxil
Paxil is a popular antidepressant that has a number of distressing and dangerous side effects, birth defects, pregnancy risks, birth injuries, and may even cause death. Dangers of persistent primary hypertension in newborns also called PPHN.
Even though Paxil is used mainly to treat depression, many doctors use it to treat panic disorders, anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorder in almost 17 million people around the world. Unfortunately, the Food and Drug Administration advised doctors that prescribing Paxil to children and teenagers could significantly increase the likelihood of violence and suicidal tendencies.
Furthermore, Paxil may be responsible a number of serious birth defects. A recent study revealed that Paxil dramatically increased the number of congenital heart defects such as primary pulmonary hypertension in developing fetuses. Two independent studies revealed that among women who took the during their first three months of pregnancy had babies with Paxil heart birth defects at 1.5 to 2 times the rate of normal births.
Withdrawal side effects are also a serious concern for people taking Paxil. Glaxo, the company behind Paxil, recently had to remove the statement that their drug was not addictive from the packaging of the drug. Whether or not to include a Paxil warning on the packaging for the drug has yet to be determined. Another recent study has linked Paxil to a potential increase in deaths among patients who have coronary artery disease. The study revealed after three years of follow treatment, 21.4% of people with CAD on antidepressants died compared to 12.5% of those not on the drug.
Paxil is the brand name of the anti-depressant drug paroxetine used in the United States and Canada. Warnings about the dangers of Paxil and pregnant women alerting them to the possible side effects such as:
- primary pulmonary hypertension
- persistent primary hypertension in newborns - PPHN
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
- atrial septal defect
- prolapsed heart valve
- anomalous left coronary artery defect
- congestive heart failure
Paxil is categorized in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class of anti-depressants. It has been used to treat depression since its introduction to the market in 1992. Paxil is currently involved in a fraud case resulting from allegations that manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline suppressed research that indicated the drug's dangers to young people.
Paxil is used to treat these conditions:
- Panic disorder
- Depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
- Social phobia/social anxiety disorder
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
It has been suggested that Paxil usage is related to suicidal tendencies in younger people. Studies indicate that the drug is relatively ineffective at treating depression in children, and in 2005 GlaxSmithKline experienced manufacturing problems that resulted in the FDA seizing millions of Paxil tablets. Other Paxil side effects include sexual complications and withdrawal symptoms after usage.
Paxil side effects Include:
- Newborn heart damage
- Lung defects
- Heart defect
- Lung damage
- Heart damage: anomalous left coronary artery defect
- Child lung damage
- Valve damage - atrial septal defect
- Child heart damage- prolapsed heart valve
If you or someone you love has become the victim of the side effects of Paxil, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering. You must take action quickly, for laws called statutes of limitations restrict the amount of time you have to press your case. Contact a dedicated and experienced Paxil defective drug attorney today.
Updated 4/27/2007 to include facts on: Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn and persistent primary hypertension in newborns.
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