subject: Paxil Has Been Identified As A Cause Of Birth Defects Like Cleft Lip [print this page] The news that that their child was born with a birth defect will be devastating for the family. This situation becomes worse when it's recommended that the child undergo corrective surgery immediately because it only increases the stress they must deal with. While the surgery offers a chance to fix the problem, a procedure of that nature on a child so young contains even more risks than a similar procedure on an adult. But these families may be left with no choice if that represents the best way to ensure their child's long term health.
There have been many birth defects that have been linked to use of the medication Paxil if used by a mother during pregnancy. These Paxil birth defects include conditions like cleft lip. When a child is born with cleft lip, doctors are going to want to perform surgery which will be expensive and could also require a long hospital stay. This will result in medical bills that quickly pile up and may leave the family with a serious financial burden that they had no way of preparing for.
Patients were not aware that taking Paxil could lead to cleft lip and other birth defects prior to official warnings made by the FDA in 2005. This is when they finally confirmed the research that indicated women who are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant should not take Paxil but those warnings came over a decade after Paxil had been released. Up until that point, Paxil was regularly prescribed to women without any warning of the increased risk for cleft lip. This has prompted numerous victims to file a prescription drug lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Paxil, citing negligence on the drug company's part. They believe the company should assist them in paying for the treatment needed for their child.
The success of these pharmaceutical lawsuits has proven that GlaxoSmithKline bears responsibility for the damage they've caused. If you're considering taking similar action because your child was born with cleft lip, you need to speak with a Paxil attorney. With the help of an experienced Paxil lawyer, you can hold GlaxoSmithKline accountable and get the justice you deserve. A free legal consultation is available with an experienced Paxil attorney when you contact the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC. Taking this step will help you learn what legal options are available and what's needed to file a Paxil lawsuit.
