The Side Effects Of Paxil

In 1992, Smith Kline Beecham began producing the drug Paxil. Paxil is a drug that is typically prescribed as an antidepressant. Like many other drugs contained within that broad category, it is an SSRI, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It is also used to treat a number of different mental illnesses who have symptoms which sometimes coincide with those experienced by depressives, such as anxiety disorders and OCD. However, several Paxil side effects have caused enough concern that patients have began seeking legal counsel regarding harm they have been caused by the drug.

The side effects caused by this drug can be quite dangerous, especially in regards to pregnancy. There has been research which shows that the use of Paxil while a woman is pregnant greatly increases her chance of giving birth to a child who will suffer from birth defects. The most common increase is seen in the form of congenital heart problems. If you (or your child) have suffered from this, you may want to consider joining an ongoing Paxil lawsuitwhich is suing the makers of the drug for failing to provide sufficient warning regarding the side effects.

There are many other side effects which are part of this suit which extend beyond those tied to pregnancy. Another which is receiving intense scrutiny is the very severe withdrawal symptoms which can arise as a result of discontinuing the use of the drug. This is one of the side effects which will be of particular interest to a Paxil Attorney. That is because the drug was initially advertised as a non-habit forming drug, yet has been proven to have a high incidence of withdrawal syndrome associated with its discontinuance.

Not everyone who is suffering from side effects from Paxil will be qualified to sue the manufacturer, which is why it is a good idea to speak to a specialist in this area of law before you proceed in any way. People that work on these types of cases will be familiar with the past cases against the company, and may be part of ongoing larger cases against the maker of the drug. These lawyers can advise you as to whether or not you are going to have a case. They will typically be trying to build a larger case, and often won't charge you legal fees unless you're part of a successful lawsuit against the manufacturers of Paxil. This ensures you won't lose a great deal of money on an unsuccessful lawsuit.

 Paxil-Side-Effects.net represents Paxil victims nationwide. Paxil victims have suffered from a wide range of health problems including birth defects, septal heart defects, suicidal tendency, high blood pressure, muscle disease and more. If you are a Paxil victim don’t suffer in silence. Our Paxil attorney will help you get the compensation you deserve. For a free case evaluation call 1-800-940-0166 or fill out a Paxil lawsuit consultation form at http://www.paxil-side-effects.org