Paxil Birth Defects

Nationwide Paxil Birth Defects Lawsuit

Paxil, a drug used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, has been linked to a number of serious, life-threatening birth defects.

What is Paxil?

Paxil, also known generically as paroxetine, was approved by the FDA in 1992. Paxil was approved by the FDA to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. It was the first antidepressant approved by the FDA and by 2006 was the fifth most-commonly prescribed antidepressant in the United States.

In December 2005, the FDA warned Doctors that the antidepressant Paxil had been linked to an increased risk of birth defects and forced GlaxoSmithKline to add additional warnings about Paxil birth defects to the drug’s prescribing information.

Paxil Related Birth Defects

Below is a list of the most serious side effects of Paxil.

• Congenital Heart Defects
• Atrial Septal Defect
• Ventricular Septal Defect
• Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
• Omphalocele
• Craniosynostosis

Paxil Lawsuit - Your Legal Rights

If you or somebody you know has taken Paxil while pregnant and has a child that developed a birth defect, you should contact one our Paxil attorneys as soon as possible. Regardless of your situation, you are sure to have questions. The only way to get your questions answered is to learn your legal rights and that is where our Paxil lawyers come in.

An experienced Mass Tort law firm can answer your questions and provide you with a free case evaluation regarding the potential to seek financial recovery through litigation. While we understand that a financial recovery will not bring back a loved one or compensate for a lifelong disability, we also urge you to exercise your right to seek legal counsel regarding your potential Paxil Birth Defects lawsuit.