Paxil Injury Claim - Paxil Birth Defect Claim
Paxil Drug Defect Claim
Paxil is a strong drug manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. It is part of a family of drugs called "selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors" designed to treat depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder, and anxiety. There is a growing concern that Paxil is extremely dangerous when taken by pregnant women due to the potential birth defects that can be caused from just a 20 mg prescription dosage. For parents who have a newborn baby with a diagnosed birth defect, a Paxil birth defect claim may be lurking if the natural mother ingested the drug shortly before or during pregnancy.
In addition to causing birth defects, Paxil is known to carry some very serious side effects, including:
- Loss of hair
- Grinding of the teeth
- Chronic coughing
- Anemia
- Increased alcohol use
- Suicidal tendencies
- Death
Paxil can be potentially lethal if taken with other prescription medications such as antidepressants and thioriadazine. If you are taking Paxil and experience any of these serious side effects, victims should discontinue use and seek medical care immediately.
Paxil Birth Defect Lawyer - Paxil Claim for Compensation
A Paxil birth defect lawyer at Schultz Legal Group will file a Paxil claim for compensation on your behalf. Currently these cases are in multi-district litigation (MDL) in the Central District of California for discovery purposes. Paxil birth defect claims vary in compensation depending upon the type of injuries sustained and the extent of exposure to the drug.
A Paxil drug defect attorney will request medical records from a victim's treating physician and pharmacy to verify the prescription dosage and exposure. The link between Paxil and injury can be made by a specialist as long as the medical records reconcile. In September 2005, the FDA warned that Paxil doubled the risk of heart defects. It is now suspected that Paxil can cause the following birth defects: heart failure, seizures, kidney failure, brain bleeding, and death.
Contact a Paxil birth defect lawyer by calling (866) 840-3636 and speak with a attorney immediately about your claim.