Paxil

Oklahoma Paxil lawyers are ready to fight for you

Paxil (paraxetine) is used to treat people with mental health issues such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Paxil, marketed by GlaxoSmithKline, is linked to serious side effects, including birth defects. Some babies born to mothers who used Paxil during the first trimester have cardiovascular defects and congenital malformations.

If you or a loved one suffered serious side effects of Paxil, take action immediately. A birth defect can create a significant hardship, but you can have a strong legal advocate to help through a difficult time. For a free consultation, contact Hansen Dirani & Associates. We are ready to listen to you and discuss your legal options.

Paxil birth defects

Pregnant women or those who are trying to get pregnant should avoid Paxil, which is linked to Persistant Pulmonary Hypertension in the Newborn (PPHN), a condition affecting the heart and lungs of infants. Babies can suffer brain or kidney damage because they are unable to breath properly due to constricted blood vessels which cuts off oxygen to the blood.

The FDA put Paxil into its second highest category risk for birth defects. About 1 percent of babies are born with heart defects, but babies whose mothers took Paxil run a risk of between 1.5 and 2 percent. A Paxil lawsuit already has resulted in a $2.5 million jury award for a family. About 800 other birth defect lawsuits have been settled, totaling around $1 billion.

Paxil is part of a class of drugs known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). These drugs are designed to raise or restore serotonin levels, thus relieving depression. Other drugs in the SSRI class include:

• Prozac
• Zoloft
• Symbyax
• Celexa
• Cymbalta
• Effexor
• Lexapro

Paxil and heart disease

People with heart disease who use Paxil may be at risk of premature death, according to a recent Duke University study.

Contact Tulsa personal injury lawyer Hansen Dirani today

Get your life back. Take action. Before you accept any settlement with the insurance company, call 877-583-0700 or contact a personal injury lawyer online. At Hansen Dirani & Associates, we have the experience and resources victims of dangerous drugs need to pursue the justice they rightfully deserve.