subject: Developmental Defects Like Clubbed Foot In A Newborn Have Been Linked To Paxil [print this page] Well over a decade after it was first released on the market, the FDA reclassified the antidepressant Paxil as a Category D drug. This is a warning they give to certain medications so that they will no longer be prescribed to women who are pregnant or are planning on getting pregnant. Prior to this move by the FDA, women used Paxil and unknowingly increased the chances that their newborn would be born with what are now described as Paxil birth defects. Over the years, the research done on Paxil has linked the drug to a number of congenital conditions in newborns, including heart diseases, neural tube defects and physical abnormalities like clubbed foot.
It's not uncommon for women who already had a child with Paxil birth defects to not be aware of the connection between their child's condition and their past use of a prescription drug. A number of Paxil lawsuits that have been filed and won against the makers of the medication by former patients and has illustrated to other victims that they do have legal options that can be pursued. In recent Paxil lawsuits against GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of the drug, have been forced to pay financial compensation to victims that have a child suffering from clubbed foot or another of the connected Paxil birth defects.
These victims have been able to show that it was the negligence of GlaxoSmithKline that caused their child's clubbed foot and that the drug company should be held accountable. If you or someone you know is considering a prescription drug lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline, you need to be sure to speak with a Paxil attorney that has the necessary background and qualifications to accurately assess the strength of your case. GlaxoSmithKline's legal team has defended against Paxil lawsuits for years now and as a result, they are fully prepared to discredit poorly represented litigation. You don't have to take that risk when you hire a skilled Paxil attorney.
The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, have consistently earned compensation for clients filing Paxil lawsuits. They provide a free legal consultation for former patients who are considering litigation so they can get advice from an experienced and credible Paxil attorney. Knowing exactly what legal options are available and what direction is most appropriate is something that should be known before the decision is made final on a pursuing a Paxil lawsuit.
