Craniosyntosis

Taking Paxil While Pregnant Has Resulted in Babies Being Born with Craniosyntosis

[Posted on July 21]

Giving birth to a child is a wondrous thing. However, to parents who have children born with birth defects, it can be a heart-wrenching experience. The heartbreak can be even worse if it is discovered that the defect is a result of taking Paxil while pregnant.

Paxil�s manufacturers knew of the hazards of taking the drug, which is supposed to treat depression, during the first trimester of pregnancy. Mothers who took the drug gave birth to babies born with defects of the heart and of the skull such as Craniosyntosis. This defect is a cranial deformity that results when the skull�s bones fuse too early. This will cause the head to remain abnormally small and that can lead to blindness or mental disability. If only some or one of the bones fuse, the skull grows in different direction and is deformed. Surgery within the child�s first two years is usually required to minimize the effects of Craniosyntosis.

In 2005, the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to pregnant mothers not to take Paxil while pregnant because of the alarming number of babies being born with defects such as Craniosyntosis. Other defects were reported as well such as:

Many children born with these and other defects face a hard life with multiple doctor visits, operations, limited activities and possible social isolation. The parents will have to pay for expensive operations that must be undertaken, otherwise the child could be at a severe risk of dying. This is not the happy, joyous occasion that birth should be and it could have been avoided if Paxil�s manufacturers had informed the proper authorities as to the dangers of taking the drug while pregnant.

If you have had a child born with Craniosyntosis or any other defect that resulted from taking Paxil while pregnant, talk to an attorney about getting compensation. They will assist you in making the manufacturers of Paxil answer for putting out a product that harms instead of helps pregnant mothers. You should not have to face them alone � with a good attorney by your side, you can get the compensation you seek that will help with future medical expenses, emotional stress and possible lost wages.

At Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC, we have the tools you need to combat Paxil�s manufacturers if your child has been born with Craniosyntosis or other defects such as:

We can help you take on the pharmaceutical companies that are responsible for your hardship. Contact us today for a free consultation.

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Seek Justice for Your Child�s Craniosyntosis

[Posted on July 21]

Craniosyntosis is a birth defect which can leave a child with an abnormally-shaped head and facial features. Although modern medical treatments involving surgery can correct this defect, the suffering caused may linger for many years. Although varying factors may cause craniosyntosis, it has recently been suspected that taking the prescription drug Paxil during pregnancy may also cause this unfortunate birth defect.

Paxil, also known as Paroxetine, has been used to help treat those with depression, anxiety, and other negative health conditions. Despite the fact that this drug may have been effective for some, for others it can be said that the medication was a complete nightmare as some women who took the drug during pregnancy are now raising children with severe birth defects which may include craniosyntosis. Undoubtedly, having a new-born baby with a defect is a terrible thing for any family, but if this defect is suspected of being caused by a prescription drug, then the suffering can intensify as it is realized that the defect could have been prevented. Needless to say, those who believe that their child�s severe birth defect was caused by the prescription drug Paxil should not wait a minute longer to get in touch with a Paxil attorney . A qualified attorney will be able to provide help, and if sound legal grounds for litigation exist, then the attorney will be able to pursue a Paxil lawsuit.

If your child is suffering from craniosyntosis and you believe that the prescription drug Paxil is to blame, then you should not hesitate to get in touch with a skilled attorney from the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC. This professional law firm will be able to provide your family with the help it needs. The attorneys from our firm have decades of experience helping those who have been victims of others� negligence and will no doubt be able to provide your family with sound legal counsel.

Craniosyntosis is a horrible birth defect which no child deserves, and if this serious birth defect was caused by the prescription drug Paxil, then appropriate compensation should be paid. Get the legal help you need today and contact the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC. For more information regarding Paxil and birth defects associated with Paxil, simply continue to browse through the rest of our website.