subject: Cases Of Omphalocele In Newborns Have Been Linked With Past Paxil Use In The Mothers [print this page] There have been several newborns diagnosed with what are now known to be Paxil birth defects over the last several years. This discovery came after research revealed that use of the drug by a woman during pregnancy can lead to these health problems, which includes a wide range of conditions including omphalocele. Omphalocele is a condition that occurs when the abdomen of the child doesn't develop correctly and can lead to a number of other complications early in the child's life. Children with Omphalocele require extensive medical care and typically must undergo corrective surgery. Procedures of this nature not only add to the stress that the families of these children are going through but their costs can lead to a financial burden that can be overwhelming.
Many former patients are questioning why there weren't warnings regarding the potential harm they were doing to their unborn child when it was first released. The FDA reclassified the drug as a Category D medication in 2005 and that is preventing more cases of Omphalocele and other Paxil birth defects from occurring but there are still many that are suffering as a result of the carelessness shown by the makers of Paxil, GlaxoSmithKline.
Parents who have given birth to a child with Omphalocele that they suspect to be caused by Paxil are now seeking legal advice. It's their belief that had they been given any indication that using Paxil in or around their pregnancy posed even the slightest of risk of these defects that they would have chosen an alternate method of treating their depression. Because GlaxoSmithKline did not give them that choice, they are taking legal action in the form of Paxil lawsuits. If your child was born with Omphalocele you need to explore your legal options.
In order to do this, you need to consult with an experienced Paxil attorney, which you can do by contacting the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC. The firm will provide you with a free legal consultation so you will have an opportunity to learn about what options should be considered without feeling any pressure or obligation. As a leading firm in Paxil lawsuits, they've been able to help a number of families secure financial compensation from GlaxoSmithKline. These pharmaceutical lawsuits have also further raised awareness of the issue and encouraged others to step forward. Contact Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley today to learn more about a Paxil lawsuit.
