Anal Atresia
Paxil Use While Pregnant Linked to Anal Atresia
Reports have surfaced that link a Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor (SSRI) anti-depressants such as Paxil to birth defects such as Anal Atresia. This is a particularly bad birth defect because it affects the rectum area. Anal Atresia, also known as imperforate anus, will require immediate surgery. If the defect is severe enough, it will have to treated with a perineal anoplasty or with a colostomy. The defect can cause the child to have problems controlling their bowel movements and become constipated if the lesion is high. With a low lesion, the bowel movement can be controlled, but constipation still can be a problem. Some children will have to undergo more surgery if the angle between the anus and the rectum needs to be improved. Whatever the case, it is a heartbreaking scene to see a newborn child have to be put under the knife at such a young age. Not to mention the cost of such operations for parents who are most likely just trying to survive in a bad economy.
Anal Atresia is just one defect that has been associated with Paxil use while pregnant over the past few years. Some defects affect the heart such as "Tetralogy of Fallot", "Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome" and "Interrupted Aortic Arch". Others, like "Gastroschisis", cause organs to spill into the abdominal cavity. Others affect the brain such as "Hydrocephalus". Regardless of what defect a child has to endure, there is no reason they should have to be stricken with a defect because their mothers took Paxil thinking it would help treat depression. The manufacturers of Paxil knew about the birth defects and failed to inform the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In 2005, the FDA said mothers who are pregnant should not take Paxil because of the increased risk of birth defects.
If your child was born with a defect such as Anal Atresia, then you need to contact an attorney today. Taking on pharmaceutical companies like those that make Paxil can be precarious unless you have a good attorney by your side. These companies show little concern for victims of their negligence, so you will need an attorney that can present convincing evidence to a judge or a jury that will show that you and your child were wronged by these companies.
If you need a qualified attorney, talk to Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC. We have an experienced team of lawyers that can represent you to the fullest in litigation. Your child should not have to live with Anal Atresia, "Craniosyntosis", "Chiari Malformation" or any other defect as a result of Paxil intake. Contact us today for an appointment.
Justice can be Won for Your Child’s Anal Atresia Defect
[Posted on June 28]
Having a newborn child who suffers from anal atresia can be a heartbreaking thing for any family, and although the defect is treatable through immediate surgery, in some cases, longer-term consequences of the defect can make life difficult for the child and for the child’s family. Despite the fact that the defect may be caused naturally, it has now become acknowledged that taking the prescription drug Paxil during pregnancy may result in this horrible defect.
The prescription drug Paxil, also known as Paroxetine has been on the market since 1992; however, it was only in 2005 that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acknowledged that taking the drug during pregnancy could result in certain serious birth defects, one of which could be anal atresia, also known as imperforate anus. Undoubtedly, this defect has caused a great deal of pain for a number of families all over America, yet if this defect can be linked to taking the prescription drug Paxil during pregnancy, then the families whose child suffers or has suffered from imperforate anus may be able to gain appropriate compensation for their suffering via a Paxil lawsuit and with the help of a skilled attorney who possesses prescription drug lawsuit experience.
Was your child born with the birth defect known as anal atresia? Do you believe that your child’s serious defect may have been caused by taking the prescription drug Paxil during pregnancy? If the answer to these questions is “yes,” then there is no question that you should get in touch with an experienced attorney as soon as possible as an attorney will be able to answer your questions regarding litigation as well as take a closer look at your child’s case in order to correctly judge whether or not solid grounds for taking legal action exist. If legal action does seem feasible and is the best available option, then your attorney will be able to proceed with litigation so that your family can have a chance at receiving both justice and compensation for all of the pain and suffering experienced.
Take action now if you believe that your family deserves justice for your child’s anal atresia. The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC will be able to provide you with a free legal consultation, so be sure to get in touch with this professional law firm today. Also feel free to browse through the rest of the Paxil Information and Support Center website for more information regarding the side effects which may be caused by taking Paxil during pregnancy.
