Gastroschisis
Some Babies Born with Gastroschisis Had Mothers Who Took Paxil
Gastroschisis is a terrible defect for a baby to be born with, especially when parents are expecting a healthy baby. With gastroschisis, an opening appears in the abdominal wall and the internal organs spill into the abdominal cavity. The defect usually appears on the right side of the umbilical cord and the organs do not have a membrane covering. This can expose the organs to a greater danger of infection or damage. Needless to say, this is a very hard way for a newborn child to start its life.
Some studies have linked gastroschisis to mothers who took Paxil during the first trimester of pregnancy. The American Medical Association says that about 40,000 mothers took anti-depressants like Paxil in 2006. Paxil has been linked to many congenital heart and birth defects. While the medication was originally taken to treat depression, studies have determined that it has caused birth defects such as:
Gastroschisis is another defect that has been discovered in newborns whose mothers took Paxil while pregnant. GlaxoSmithKline, Paxil's manufacturers, said that 25 percent of prescriptions for the drug were written for women within childbearing age in 2006. That includes a lot of mothers who are now facing many challenges because their children were born with some sort of birth defect. The children face the worst of it by having to undergo life-saving operations at a young age and being limited in activities as they grow up. This is extremely taxing emotionally and can be financially straining as well.
If you feel the need to do something about your child being born with a defect like gastroschisis, then contact a professional attorney today. This can be your best option when seeking compensation against the makers of Paxil who knew that the drug caused birth defects as early as 1998, yet failed to inform the Food and Drug Administration about it. They knew of the dangers and should be held responsible. A good attorney will provide solid advice on how to proceed during litigation.
Talk to the folks at Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC if your child has been born with gastroschisis or any other birth defect such as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Transposition of the Great Arteries or Pulmonary Stenosis after the mother took Paxil during pregnancy. We have been down the road before with drug manufacturers and know how to handle them in court. Contact us today and start getting the compensation you deserve.
Many Babies Have Been Born With The Birth Defect Gastroschisis As A Result Of Paxil
[Posted on Dec 19]
Families that have given birth to a child with gastroschisis that they believe was caused by the mother’s use of Paxil during pregnancy are devastated to learn of this condition. Gastroschisis is a condition that occurs when then abdominal wall doesn’t develop properly leaving an opening. That opening allows the internal organs to enter the abdominal cavity. If the organs do not have a membrane covering as they should, then they are in great danger of being infected or otherwise damaged.
Clearly gastroschisis is a birth defect that should be avoided if possible. Unfortunately the makers of Paxil failed to provide adequate warnings about the increased chances of gastroschisis and thousands of mothers unknowingly put their children’s health at risk. If this is a situation facing your family then a prescription drug lawsuit is an option that you should be considering. Pursuing a Paxil lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline, the drug company that makes Paxil, is your way of holding them accountable for their negligence. Your child’s gastroschisis will require serious medical attention and the costs of that kind of healthcare can be substantial. You shouldn’t have to struggle financially because GlaxoSmithKline was careless.
A Paxil lawsuit can and has led to financial compensation for victims like you who are having a difficult time to paying for their child’s treatment. By reaching out to a Paxil lawyer that has a background in pharmaceutical lawsuits, particularly those dealing with Paxil birth defects, you’ll be able to determine if you have grounds for litigation. The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, provide a free legal consultation for those wishing to learn more about a prescription drug lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline.
It’s a chance for you to speak with a Paxil attorney that understands what you’re going through and can help you identify what choices you have in regards to legal action. They’ll explain to you that a Paxil lawsuit may be a tough battle but one that is winnable with the proper case and help you determine if your case qualifies. Not only can you receive the financial relief you need with a Paxil lawsuit, you can raise awareness for others that have children with gastroschisis so that they will know they too have legal options available to them. If enough victims step forward these drug companies will be forced to be more careful before releasing a medication to the public.
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