subject: Paxil Lawsuits Imply That Antidepressants May Be Dangerous [print this page] Medical professionals often prescribe oral medicines and talk therapy as ways to treat anxiety disorder. Placebos are also prescribed for pregnant women who are suffering from anxiety disorder. Placebo is a substance containing no medication and given to reinforce a patients expectation to get well. Recent studies say that antidepressant Paxil can help a little more than placebos, but it has many side effects.
The Newsweek tackles this study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association presenting that SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) can be a little more advantageous than placebo.
Nevertheless, the harmful side effects of SSRIs like Paxil should still be taken into consideration specifically the birth defects it causes to the child of the pregnant woman taking it.
Paxil Manufacturer Charged with Various Lawsuits
Paxil has been the target of court charges for causing numerous harms to patients such as insomnia, birth defects, hallucination, abnormal personality changes, unusual mood shifts, psychosis, hostility, agitation, self-harm, suicide and other acts of violence.
A number of Paxil lawsuits have been filed to recover damages for individuals who committed suicide while on Paxil. The litigations contend that GlaxoSmithKline failed to warn the public about the dangers of taking Paxil. One class action in California accused the company of withholding the information on Paxil side effects from the public.
The company was further accused by US governmental entities of illegally intruding with the release of a generic drug version of Paxil. This made other states pay more for the antidepressants in their health programs. In 2006, the company agreed to pay $14 million in settlement of the conflict, to be divided among the affected states.
Thus, if you have been a victim of Paxil, seek legal advice to determine if you qualify for a financial compensation from the manufacturer. A number of Paxil Lawsuit is now being filed by lawyers on behalf of claimants. Also, it is necessary to see a medical professional about the health damages you experienced while taking Paxil. It is also necessary to go to a medical professional about the damages on your health that Paxil caused. He/she may assist you to a safer treatment of your depression.
