Hydrocephalus
Mothers Who Took Paxil Have Given Birth to Babies with Hydrocephalus
There are few experiences more horrendous than finding out that your newborn child has a defect such as Hydrocephalus. This medical condition, also known as water on the brain, can cause injury to the infant�s brain and their behavior later in life could be affected. Cerebrospinal fluid builds in the ventricles of the brain with Hydrocephalus. The pressure inside the skull increases and the head enlarges. It can also cause convulsions, mental disability and even death. This is a disheartening defect for a child to have because of its adverse effects.
It has been discovered that mothers who took Paxil during the first trimester of pregnancy have given birth to babies with Hydrocephalus. Paxil is made by GlaxoSmithKline and is supposed to treat depression in patients. The company was aware of the risk involved with taking the drug during pregnancy and neglected to inform the Food and Drug Administration. This irresponsibility has led to an untold number of children being born with defects ranging from Hydrocephalus, Gastroschisis , Spina Bifida and a number of congenital heart defects such as Tetralogy of Fallot and Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. These children will most likely face a lifetime of hardships including multiple operations, being limited on normal activities and possibly living an abnormal life.
There is no reason why a parent or a child should have to suffer this way due to the negligence of a pharmaceutical company. If this has happened to your child after taking Paxil during pregnancy, talk to an attorney today about getting compensation. A good lawyer will help you fight the pharmaceutical companies that knew of the dangers of taking Paxil during pregnancy. Most of these companies are unsympathetic toward victims of their negligence, so having an attorney fighting for you is the best thing in this situation. They will consult with you about the best way to approach litigation and can assist you with filing important papers, gathering medical records, obtaining expert testimony from doctors and so on. With a good attorney fighting for you, you can find your way to justice when your child has been born with Hydrocephalus.
Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC is here to help those whose children were born with Hydrocephalus as a result of Paxil intake. We can also help those who have children born with defects such as Interrupted Aortic Arch, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Coarctation of the Aorta or Pulmonary Stenosis. Contact our offices today and we will provide you with a free consultation.
Parents Now Know That Their Child’s Hydrocephalus Was Likely Caused By Paxil
[Posted on Jan 27]
After more than a decade, the dangers of Paxil use by women during pregnancy are well known within the medical community. Research that has since been confirmed by the FDA indicates that if a woman uses Paxil while pregnant, there is a greater chance that her child will be born with severe birth defects. That research on Paxil indicates that even using the medication around the beginning of the pregnancy can have those kinds of consequences. These revelations are hard to accept for families who are shocked to discover that the makers of Paxil didn’t warn them of these possible Paxil birth defects, such as hydrocephalus.
Hydrocephalus is also known as water on the brain and occurs when cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain, putting pressure inside the skull. Hydrocephalus can cause a child’s head to enlarge as well as suffer from other side effects like convulsions or mental problems later in life. There have even been deaths attributed to children with Hydrocephalus.
The reality that their child’s Hydrocephalus was caused by Paxil has made these families despondent. They want to know how a company the size of GlaxoSmithKline could get away with such negligence. But these victims are learning that it doesn’t necessarily have to be that way. They’ve found that recent examples of pharmaceutical lawsuits filed against GlaxoSmithKline related to Paxil have been successful and interested in pursuing similar legal action. They believe that the company should be held accountable for the extensive medical bills they’ve incurred and know that only a Paxil lawsuit will be able to achieve that goal
Former Paxil patients are urged to seek out legal advice from an experienced attorney that has represented past Paxil lawsuits. When successful, victims will be awarded financial restitution that they can put towards their medical bills. Families that have a child with Hydrocephalus or one of the many other Paxil birth defects need to know that help is available thanks to firms like the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC. A Paxil attorney from this firm will provide a free legal consultation for former Paxil users to help them determine what they can do in terms of litigation. Only the advice of an experienced attorney should be trusted when making this decision and only their skilled representation will lead to a victory. Contact Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley as soon as possible if you’re considering a Paxil lawsuit.
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