Paxil Attorneys

Paxil was released into the market in the early nineties by GlaxoSmithKline and by 2006 it was one of the most prescribed antidepressants in the nation. However, not everything that GlaxoSmithKline intended their drug to do was done, for it was found out that there were severe complications involved. The side effects of Paxil ended up being of suicidal thoughts and tendencies. Other side effects that resulted after using Paxil included cardiac problems, respiratory problems, nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, tremors, and insomnia in children and other devastating effects on pregnant women. Paxil was intended to treat symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, premenstrual disorders, and other compulsive disorders. It was heavily marketed to teenagers who had problems dealing with their feelings & emotions from everyday typical life. Paxil has bee reclassified numerous times which shows the inconsistency of the testing, research, and development of the drug.
It was found that Paxil was never intended to be used by those under the age of eighteen. Yet, one of the most commonly prescribed age groups was that of adolescents. It seems as though GlaxoSmithKilne had misrepresented facts and even hid information about Paxil leading people to believe that it was safe for children to take. The FDA in fact never approved Paxil to be taken by children under the age of eighteen and actually issued warnings about the ill effects when taken which include suicidal tendencies. It turned out that also women who were pregnant that took Paxil saw a significant increase in the risk of birth defects or other complications. These devastating effects have been seen in thousands of cases of birthing injuries resulting directly from the use of Paxil.
Antidepressant medications that are appropriately categorized and formulated to be safe for younger children can make wonders for children with tendencies of depression, anxiety, and OCD.  However, Paxil was meant to act like one of the appropriate drugs yet has been proven to cause complications. Parents are finding out about the implications of Paxil too late and their children are seeing the consequences. If you are a parent and your child is currently taking Paxil, contact a Napoli Bern Ripka, LLP immediately for you may be able to file a Paxil Lawsuit. Filing a Paxil lawsuit will enable you to stand up for your rights and challenge one of the large pharmaceutical companies. You will not only gain justice for yourself and your family, but you will also help the subject be brought to light. Once the public gains more knowledge about the subject less people will use the drug.
If you or a loved one has taken the drug Paxil, contact a doctor immediately. Then contact Napoli Bern Ripka, LLP to discuss your options. From the beginning GlaxoSmithKline has made unethical decisions by hiding and misleading information. Filing a Paxil lawsuit will not only better the victims, but also it will also better the community as a whole. Contact our lawyers to gain justice and possibly compensation for your medical bills as well as other bills you may have incurred.