subject: Heart Defects Like Tetralogy Of Fallot Are Now Linked To Paxil Use During Pregnancy [print this page] The FDA announced they were reclassifying the antidepressant Paxil as a Category D drug. This announcement served as a confirmation of the numerous studies that had been conducted in the preceding years that indicated use of the medication during pregnancy can harm the fetus and lead to birth defects such as Tetralogy of Fallot. This news came over a decade after Paxil had been put on the market but it is the belief of some that the makers of the drug, GlaxoSmithKline, could have warned patients earlier of these possible risks, which in turn has been the reasoning behind the numerous Paxil lawsuits filed against the company.
Congenital heart conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot are among the many defects that can be caused by Paxil use during pregnancy and all of them require extensive medical care. This often puts a financial burden on the families who could not have prepared for the tragic news that their child has a heart defect and that burden only increases the emotional toll they are suffering. In order to get assistance with those medical bills, former patients are reaching out to a Paxil attorney to determine if they're entitled to financial compensation.
The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC have helped the families of children with Tetralogy of Fallot by representing Paxil lawsuits against GlaxoSmithKline. Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley provide a free legal consultation with an experienced Paxil lawyer. The consultation will serve as the first step to deciding if continuing with a Paxil lawsuit is likely to lead to compensation.
The Paxil Information and Support Center website was designed to provide those suffering from Paxil birth defects with the vital information and legal resources they need. If you believe your Paxil use may have resulted in a birth defect, then you have the right to receive appropriate compensation for your illness; the Paxil Information and Support Center website will help. For more information and to receive legal consultation, simply visit our site.
