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PAXIL® PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY
Paxil is a SSRI prescription drug used by millions of Americans to treat depression and a number of other disorders including, but not limited to, anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Recent studies suggest an increased link between Paxil use during pregnancy and severe birth defects which include the following:
1. Congenital Heart Defect
Most of the heart defects reported in these studies are either atrial septal defects or ventricular septal defects (holes in the walls of the chambers of the heart). Generally speaking these defects range in severity from ones that resolve by themselves to others that require surgical intervention.
2. Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
A recent New England Journal of Medicine study released results showing that PPHN was six-times more common in infants whose mothers took SSRI antidepressant during pregnancy compared to babies whose mothers did not take an antidepressant.
3. Abdominal & Cranial Birth Defects
Studies suggest that there may be a causal link between two separate congenital (present at birth) abnormalities called Omphalocele and Craniosynostosis. Omphalocele is a congenital abdominal wall defect at the base of the umbilical cord; the infant is born with a sac protruding through the defect which contains the small intestine, liver and large intestine. In turn, Craniosynostosis is a congenital defect that causes one or more sutures on a baby's head to close earlier than normal, resulting in an abnormally shaped head.
Serious Side-Effects
If you or a loved one have taken Paxil on a regular basis during any part of your pregnancy and have a child who suffers from birth defects you may be entitled to compensation.
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Our attorneys are here to help you obtain compensation for your injuries due to Paxil use. Please contact us today for a Free evaluation by calling James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C. 1-877-341-2595 or by completing our online form.
