Omphalocele
Studies Show That Omphalocele Found in Babies Whose Mothers Took Paxil
A study conducted by the University of Columbia in 2005 discovered that using antidepressants during the first trimester of pregnancy resulted in an increased risk of the child being born with omphalocele by as much as three times. For those who took Paxil, the risk was increased six times. A study by the New England Journal of Medicine in 2007 further strengthened these findings.
Omphalocele occurs in the abdominal wall where the intestines, liver and sometimes other organs stay outside the abdomen�s sac due to a defect in the abdominal wall�s muscles. In severe cases, surgery is required, but is difficult because the infant�s abdomen is small and there is limited room to expand for developing organs. It is similar to another defect called gastroschisis, but the difference is omphalocele does not involve the umbilical cord. It is also associated with heart defects such as Tetralogy of Fallot, Interrupted Aortic Arch and Coarctation of the Aorta.
If you are one of the many mothers who took Paxil thinking it would help depression and instead ended up giving birth to a child who now has omphalocele, talk to an attorney about what you can do to get compensation from the drug�s manufacturers. With a defect such as omphalocele your child could face operations, doctor visits and prescription medicines that will cost a bundle. You should not have to pay for this especially when Paxil�s manufacturers knew about the drug causing defects as early as 1998. They neglected to tell the Food and Drug Administration and a study in 2005 confirmed everyone�s worst fears.
If you are need of compensation for the damage Paxil caused through a birth defect like omphalocele, talk to a professional attorney today. They will possess knowledge on how to effectively combat drug manufacturers in court. These companies are not usually willing to admit to their responsibility in these matters and they like to point the blame in another direction. However, a good attorney will present the truth in a logical, reasonable manner that will show who is responsible and why they should pay.
At the offices of Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC, we can begin filing procedures in a lawsuit against Paxil�s manufacturers and aim toward a successful outcome. Neither you nor your child should have to face hardships such as Omphalocele, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Transposition of the Great Arteries or Spina Bifida because of Paxil. Talk to us today and we will work hard to get you the right amount of compensation.
Birth Defects, Including Omphalocele, Have Been Linked To Paxil Use In Pregnant Women
[Posted on Jan 30]
The FDA reclassified Paxil as a Category D drug in 2005 following nearly a decade of research that indicated there were great risks that hadn’t previously been communicated to patients. Specifically those risks are related to use of the antidepressant by pregnant women. This reclassification means Paxil will no longer be prescribed to women who have become pregnant or are planning to but because it took so long for that move to happen, many women and their children are already suffering. Those who used the drug unknowingly increased the chances that their newborn would have serious Paxil birth defects like omphalocele and believe the makers of the drug, GlaxoSmithKline, were negligent by not warning them sooner.
Many of the children born with Paxil birth defects require surgery shortly after birth in order to correct the issues they’re facing and Omphalocele is one of them. Omphalocele occurs when the abdominal muscles don’t keep organs like the liver or intestines inside the abdomen sac, which can in turn lead to more health problems that require additional medical treatment. Treatment of this kind is very expensive and only adds to stress felt by the families that have children with Omphalocele.
With the escalating costs of healthcare, the financial burden of treatment for Omphalocele is only going to get worse. There’s no way these families could have prepared for these added medical expenses on top of just giving birth, which alone can be costly. It’s why so many of these victims are moving forward with a prescription drug lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline. They believe it’s necessary to hold the drug company accountable for the damage caused by Paxil.
If you’d like to learn more about how to file a Paxil lawsuit related to your child’s Omphalocele, you need to speak with a Paxil attorney that has previously worked on a similar case. Experience in these cases cannot be overvalued when determining if you have a case worth pursuing because you don’t want to be receiving guidance that isn’t credible. The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, have a Paxil lawyer who will provide you with a free legal consultation. Taking this step will allow you to ask questions about how Paxil caused your child’s Omphalocele and what others in your situation have done in order to receive financial compensation. If it’s determined that you have a Paxil lawsuit that can be won, then you’ll already have a relationship with an attorney from Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley.
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