Paxil Side Effects Attorneys

Paxil (paroxetine) is a very dangerous antidepressant. Once you start taking Paxil it is very difficult to wean off the drug. Paxil can cause personality changes, behavioral problems, anger, and worsen the conditions it is meant to treat. Paxil can also cause serious and fatal birth defects in the babies of women who take it. If you or your child have experienced Paxil injury, pleas talk to a Paxil attorney right away.

Paxil Side Effects Claims

Paxil side effects can include:

Personality changes
Behavioral problems
Anger
Hostility
Depression
Suicidal thoughts
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Sleep disorders
Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Dry mouth

The behavioral side effects of Paxil can be very extreme. In 2001, Paxil maker GlaxoSmithKline was held liable for a mass murder/suicide committed by a Paxil user.

Birth Defects

Paxil is known to cause serious and sometimes fatal birth defects including:

Heart abnormalities
Autism spectrum disorder
Craniosynostosis – skull defect
Omphalocele – a condition in which the abdominal organs are on the outside of the body
Neural tube defects
Spina bifida
Oral clefts
Limb defects
Club foot
Anal atresia
Macrocephaly (abnormally large head)
Persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN)
Premature birth
Paxil withdrawal in newborns

Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension

Persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) is a very dangerous respiratory problem in newborns. About 10% to 20% of babies with PPHN die from the condition. Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the lungs, and it is actually the normal state for fetuses. It becomes “persistent” when it does not go away after the baby is born.

In PPHN the high blood pressure in the lungs prevents oxygen from getting into the bloodstream. This works great when the baby is still in the womb because oxygen is supplied by the umbilical cord. When the pressure does not normalized after the baby is born, the baby can die from lack of oxygen.

If you or someone you love has suffered Paxil side effects, please call our Paxil side effects attorneys at 1-877-LOSS-RECOVER (567-7732). The initial consultation with a Paxil attorneys is free of charge. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.