The Brain Birth Defect Chiari Malformation Has Been Linked To Paxil Use During Pregnancy
[Posted on Nov 09]
Paxil is one of the most commonly used antidepressant medications and it remains on the market today. However, women are strongly warned to stop using the drug if they become or plan to become pregnant. But these weren’t warnings that were always provided to female Paxil patients, who prior to 2005 were led to believe that there weren’t any significant health risks associated with the medication. That was the year that the FDA acknowledged the studies that showed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors like Paxil can cause birth defects in the fetuses of women using these drugs.
The health problems in newborns that are now known to be Paxil birth defects include a range of conditions that are quite severe. Chiari malformation is one diagnosis that has been linked to Paxil use in the mother that affects the brain, specifically the cerebellum. Children born with Chiari Malformation will suffer from headaches, dizziness, nausea, weakness in the muscles and in some cases, paralysis is the result. These are extremely difficult symptoms for anyone to deal with but are so much worse for a newborn. Most commonly surgery is recommended for children with Chiari Malformation with the hope that it will correct the problem and give the child a chance to live a normal life.
Families with children born with this or other Paxil birth defects are unprepared for the challenges they are faced with. These families expect that the birth of a child will be the happiest time in their lives but instead find themselves in an ongoing nightmare of hospital stays, risky procedures and growing medical bills. It’s in these situations when a Paxil lawsuit is the most appropriate. Taking legal action against the makers of Paxil, GlaxoSmithKline, holds the drug company accountable and could lead to financial compensation for you and your family.
The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, want to help former Paxil patients and offer a free legal consultation for those wanting more information about how to file a prescription drug lawsuit. When you have an opportunity to speak with a Paxil attorney that has assisted other families in situations similar to yours, you’ll realize that you’re not alone. This is a chance for you to get the answers to the questions you have from someone that has legitimate experience you can trust. If you decide to continue with litigation, you’ll be confident in your legal representation.
