Paxil® (paroxetine), a known and highly prescribed antidepressant, has been linked to serious birth injuries and defects. If your infant was born with an injury and you took Paxil® during pregnancy, you and your child may entitled to compensation for the injuries endured and the challenges you face.

To discuss a potential Paxil® birth injury case with a qualified defective drug lawyer, please contact Gacovino Lake and Associates today. We have extensive experience with these types of cases and are dedicated to helping families affected by birth injuries recover compensation for their losses.

Birth Injuries Caused by Paxil®

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first alerted healthcare providers and patients of an increased risk of birth defects associated with the antidepressant in 2005. The warning followed results from studies on Paxil®.

Congenital Heart Defects

Study findings suggested that Paxil® has the potential to increase the risk of heart birth defects among infants whose mothers used the drug during the first trimester of pregnancy. These findings encouraged the FDA to strengthen the warning on Paxil® from category C to category D, regarding the risk of birth injuries.

Congenital heart defects linked to Paxil® and similar antidepressants might include:

• Atrial and Ventrical Septal Defects
• Teratology of Fallot
• Hypoplastic Left and Right Heart Syndrome

Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension (PPHN)

The next year, the FDA required the drug maker to add information to the label, warning patients of a potential risk of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension (PPHN). PPHN, a severe birth defect, is a respiratory disorder that prevents affected babies from being obtaining enough oxygen on their own.

Paxil® Birth Injury Lawsuits on the Rise

People across the nation have filed lawsuits against the maker of Paxil®, GlaxoSmithKline, claiming that the company displayed negligence by not properly warning them of the potential risks associated with the drug. The serious birth injuries have given rise to mass tort litigation.

Do You Need Legal Help?

If your child was born with a heart or lung birth defect and you believe it may be linked to Paxil®, our firm may be able to help you. We are investigating cases on behalf of individuals who believe they have been harmed by a medication, and are available to speak with you in a private setting, free of charge.

We will listen to your unique circumstances to determine if you have a legitimate case against GlaxoSmithKline. Once we determine that you have a claim, we will fight aggressively and tirelessly to obtain justice for you and your child. Call our Paxil® birth injury attorneys today and schedule a consultation.

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