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Chiari Malformation In Newborns Could Be The Result Of Paxil Use

Written by: Beth Bowes-Carter

Years of research has made it clear that the concerns raised in the medical community were valid as they related to the use of antidepressants like Paxil and the possible harm they could do to newborns if used by women during pregnancy. There are a number of conditions that we now know can be caused by the medication, including brain defects like chiari malformation. Immediate medical attention is needed for these children if there's any chance of them overcoming this condition.

But this type of medical care can present a financial challenge for some families who could never have predicted these kinds of issues when their child was born. There were no warnings about the risks of Paxil birth defects like Chiari Malformation from the makers of GlaxoSmithKline until 2005. Those warnings finally came when the FDA reclassified the antidepressant as a Category D drug. It's for this reason that the families of children born with these conditions are now looking to for the advice of a Paxil attorney regarding legal action against GlaxoSmithKline.

The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley can be a good place to start for those wanting to know more about Paxil pharmaceutical lawsuits. A Paxil lawsuit can lead to compensation and this firm has an attorney that can help determine if that's something these victims are entitled to and how to begin the process of litigation if that's the direction they want to go. Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley offers a free legal consultation to parents who believe Paxil caused Chiari Malformation in their child.

 

Families Have Been Told Their Child's Cleft Lip Was Likely Caused By The Mother's Paxil Use

Written by: Seth Greener

The birth of a child goes from being an extremely happy time to one that can be very stressful and concerning if the baby is born with a birth defect.  If these families learn that their child's health problems should have been avoided had the proper precautions been taken, it becomes even more disheartening. A large number of families have given birth to a child with cleft lip and are learning that it was likely caused by the mother's use of Paxil during pregnancy.

Paxil was first put on the market in 1992 and is regularly prescribed to people to treat a number of behavior disorders but there were thousands of pregnant women who were prescribed the drug without being told of the risks. That was up until 2005 when the FDA issued stronger warnings about the possibility of Paxil birth defects such as cleft lip. These families are now left with extensive medical bills related to their child's condition but many are fighting back by filing Paxil lawsuits against the makers of the drug, GlaxoSmithKline.

If you're considering taking this kind of legal action because you believe it was Paxil use during pregnancy that led to your child's cleft lip, you can reach out to the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC. An experienced Paxil attorney from this firm will be able determine if you have a case worth pursuing. Based on the assessment of an experienced Paxil attorney from Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, you'll know if you should move forward with a Paxil lawsuit.

 

A Paxil Attorney Should Be Consulted If Your Child Was Born With Hydrocephalus Caused By Paxil

Written by: Rose Rodriguez

If you are a woman who was prescribed and used Paxil during your pregnancy to treat your depression before it's reclassification as a Category D drug by the FDA, then you've likely learned that you unknowingly placed your unborn child at risk for birth defects. Many women learned after it was much too late that Paxil could cause conditions like Hydrocephalus in newborns and are now dealing with the consequences. Hydrocephalus is also known as “water on the brain” and is a condition that occurs when cerebrospinal fluid creates pressure inside the skull, which can lead to permanent brain damage and death.

The makers of Paxil, GlaxoSmithKline, failed to adequately warn patients of the potential for these Paxil birth defects and that's something that has been called negligent. If your child was born with Hydrocephalus and you suspect your past Paxil use was a contributing factor, you may be entitled to financial compensation. By speaking with an attorney that has experience representing victims in Paxil lawsuits, you're ensuring you get an accurate assessment regarding the strength of your case and your legal options.

The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC offer a free legal consultation to former patients that have had a child with Paxil birth defects. They will tap into their experience representing others in your situation to determine if you've got a case that should be pursued. If you decide to continue with a Paxil lawsuit, you can be confident your attorney from Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley will build a strong case

 

 

Families Have Learned That Their Child's Cleft Lip May Have Been Caused By Past Paxil Use

Written by: Beth Bowes-Carter

Women are now strongly warned about the dangers of using the antidepressant Paxil while pregnant but for well over a decade, this wasn't the case. Before there were warnings about the risks of Paxil birth defects, thousands of women were unknowingly putting their newborn child at risk conditions like cleft lip. And in many cases, families that had a child born with cleft lip years ago are just now learning that Paxil may have been the cause.

The connection between cleft lip and the use of Paxil by a woman during pregnancy was confirmed when the FDA reclassified the medication as a Category D drug in 2005. There had been growing concerns about the potential risks of the drug shortly after its release in 1992 but the makers of Paxil, GlaxoSmithKline, didn't offer any warnings to patients or doctors until the move by the FDA. It can be very expensive to treat a child with cleft lip or other defects caused by Paxil.

For many of these families, a Paxil lawsuit is the only chance they have of alleviating the burden caused by their medical bills because they're learning that other victims have been able to win financial compensation from GlaxoSmithKline. The first step for anyone considering this type of litigation is contacting a Paxil attorney that has worked on these cases and understands what it takes to win. The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, have a qualified Paxil attorney willing to provide a free legal consultation if you believe Paxil caused your child's cleft lip.

 

Paxil Lawsuits Are Being Filed By Families As A Result Of Their Child's Coarctation Of The Aorta

Written by: Rose Rodriguez

When a woman uses Paxil during pregnancy, she's risking the health of her unborn child by increasing the chances they will be born with a congenital heart condition, such as coarctation of the aorta. But it took over a decade before studies that had been conducted were confirmed by the FDA, who now classifies Paxil as a Category D, which indicates the danger to the fetus if used during pregnancy. This reclassification is intended to prevent additional cases of Coarctation of the Aorta, far too many children were already born with this condition due to what many see as negligence on the part of GlaxoSmithKline, the company that manufactures Paxil.

There is some evidence which suggests that GlaxoSmithKline was aware of these risks years before the release of these studies. If that's the case, they should be held responsible for the damage Paxil has caused because the victims are suffering through the consequences. Coarctation of the Aorta is one of many Paxil birth defects that can be caused by the antidepressant if taken by the mother while she's pregnant. 

Because a child is born with Coarctation of the Aorta will need extensive medical care, many believe GlaxoSmithKline should be forced to pay these families financial compensation to help with their medical bills. The first step in securing this kind of restitution is consulting with an experienced Paxil lawyer from a reputable firm such as the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC. They offer a free legal consultation and can help you determine if moving forward with litigation is warranted.

 

 

Financial Compensation May Be Available To Paxil Patients That Have Children With Hydrocephalus

By Roy Miller

Over the last several years news related to the commonly prescribed antidepressant Paxil has revealed much greater risks with use of the medication than was originally known. The biggest risks are related specifically to when it's used by a woman while she's pregnant. The studies done on Paxil since it was released on the market in 1992 have confirmed that women who take Paxil while pregnant put their unborn babies at an increased risk of birth defects, which include hydrocephalus, often referred to as water on the brain.

Hydrocephalus and other serious conditions that children have been born with that are attributed to Paxil require extensive medical care immediately but also often they need ongoing treatment for some time to ensure that the problems have been completely corrected. The families of these children were not prepared to absorb those kinds of medical bills and now struggle financially. It's for this reason that victims should contact a respected firm like the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, for legal advice on how to move forward with a Paxil lawsuit.

When successful, a Paxil lawsuit can result in financial compensation and that restitution can be used to offset the medical expenses. Only a qualified Paxil attorney should be consulted when considering this kind of legal action and that's why Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley are so sought after. They've helped many victims file and win pharmaceutical lawsuits against GlaxoSmithKline and offer a free legal consultation for those wishing to know more.

 

Spina Bifida Is A Neural Tube Defect That Has Been Linked To Paxil Use In Pregnant Women

By Beth Bowes-Carter

Paxil continues to be widely a prescribed antidepressant for a range of behavioral conditions but it is no longer given to women who are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant. This is a change that was made over a decade after the release of Paxil following studies that show it poses significant risks to the unborn children of these women. There's a long list of possible Paxil birth defects which include neural tube defects like spina bifida.

Spina bifida occurs when the embryonic tube doesn't close correctly in a fetus, which is a very serious condition. When a woman discovers her child has spina bifida and that it was most likely the result of her past Paxil use, she is devastated. Had the risks been made known to these women, they would have chosen another form of treatment for their depression but they took Paxil because they were under the impression that it was completely safe for them and their unborn child. The continued concern over their child's health is only made worse when they're faced with bills for the extensive medical treatment the baby requires.

A Paxil lawsuit, when successful, will result in financial compensation from the makers of the drug, GlaxoSmithKline, which will help alleviate some of that burden. These families are getting assistance by contacting the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC. The firm provides a free case review with an experienced Paxil attorney who can advise on what legal action is appropriate and how to proceed.

A Paxil Lawsuit Is Warranted If You Believe The Medication Caused Your Child's Cleft Lip

By Roy Miller

Women who have given birth to a child with birth defects like cleft lip that they believe were caused by Paxil may have grounds for a prescription drug lawsuit against the makers of the antidepressant, GlaxoSmithKline. The research done on Paxil has revealed that cleft lip is one of many conditions that can occur in a newborn if the mother uses the drug during pregnancy. However, until 2005, there weren't any warnings about these risks and many want to know why. There's a feeling that GlaxoSmithKline knew sooner than they let on of these risks but didn't fully acknowledge them until the FDA reclassified Paxil as a Category D drug.

If you don't hire a Paxil attorney that is extremely knowledgeable about the medication and the birth defects it can cause, it's possible you'll be given information that is inaccurate and could result in your Paxil lawsuit being unsuccessful. That's not a risk you should take, especially if you're already struggling financially to pay for the treatment of your child's cleft lip

The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, have an experienced Paxil lawyer waiting to provide you with a free legal consultation. They are a firm that is nationally recognized for their success rate in pharmaceutical lawsuits and will give you the accurate information you need to determine if a Paxil lawsuit is right for you and your family. If your child is suffering from cleft lip, you may be able to get assistance with your medical bills by holding GlaxoSmithKline accountable with a prescription drug lawsuit.

 

Omphalocele Is One of The Most Serious Birth Defects That Can Be Caused By Paxil Use In Mothers

By Seth Greener

Over the past several years the public has learned of the risks associated with taking Paxil while pregnant. There are now warnings in place about the potential for Paxil birth defects that can be caused by using the medication and the hope that future cases of this occurring will be all but nonexistent. But many former Paxil patients, particularly those who used the antidepressant when it first released in 1992, gave birth to a child with these birth defects and had no way of knowing that there was a connection.

One condition that has since been linked to Paxil use during pregnancy is omphalocele. This is a defect that occurs when the abdomen wall doesn't develop correctly and some organs are not contained within the abdomen sac. Expensive treatment is needed for children born with Omphalocele. Once the condition has been identified, doctors will attempt to treat the Omphalocele, often with corrective surgery, a procedure that is risky as well as costly.

Families that need help covering those costs should contact a Paxil attorney. The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, have represented successful Paxil lawsuits for victims that have children born with Omphalocele or other Paxil birth defects. These victims can be eligible for financial compensation from GlaxoSmithKline, the company that manufactures Paxil. Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley provide free legal consultations for families that believe their child's Omphalocele was caused by Paxil. They'll assess whether a Paxil lawsuit is warranted and advise on how to proceed when it is.

 

Your Child's Coarctation Of The Aorta May Have Been Caused By Paxil Use During Pregnancy

Roy Miller

GlaxoSmithKline failed to warn patients that taking Paxil during a pregnancy can lead to severe birth defects in a newborn child, such as the congenital heart disease coarctation of the aorta. By not adequately warning women that using the antidepressant during pregnancy could lead to this condition and other Paxil birth defects, many feel that GlaxoSmithKline should be held accountable and that's what has prompted some former patients to file Paxil lawsuits against the company.

It's safe to assume that female Paxil patients aware of the increased risk for Coarctation of the Aorta would have chosen another antidepressant. However, they were led to believe the drug was safe for them and their unborn child. Now these former patients must find a way to pay for the extensive medical treatment needed by their child. With a successful Paxil lawsuit, victims are able to win financial compensation to help with their medical bills. You should consider this kind of legal action if your child was born with Coarctation of the Aorta caused by Paxil.

You'll need the support of a Paxil attorney that will understand what you're going through if this is a step you're going to take. Ideally that Paxil lawyer will be one that has previously represented cases related to the drug. The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, have experienced lawyers that can help you determine if a Paxil lawsuit is something you should pursue. With their assistance you can get financial compensation you're entitled to from GlaxoSmithKline.