Parents Of Children Born With Coarctation Of The Aorta Learn It May Have Been Caused By Paxil
[Posted on Dec 21]
While there are a long list of medical problems in newborns that are now being associated with this medication, one of the most severe Paxil birth defects is a condition known as coarctation of the aorta. Coarctation of the Aorta is a congenital heart defect and generally requires major surgery be performed shortly after birth in order to fix the problem. For years women who used Paxil were unaware that it put their child at an increased risk for conditions like Coarctation of the Aorta but there are some who believe GlaxoSmithKline knew of the potential damage caused by the drug.
Many women who took Paxil during their pregnancy and then gave birth to a heart defect baby had no reason to believe that the health problems with their newborn were a result of anything specific but studies now indicate that they were likely caused by Paxil use. While there has been a tremendous amount of information made available regarding the risks of Paxil use in pregnant women, it's common that many former patients only learn of these risks when they hear of a successful Paxil lawsuit.
This is due in large part to the fact that even after the discovery of these risks, GlaxoSmithKline haven’t been proactive in warning patients and doctors of the possibility of Paxil birth defects like Coarctation of the Aorta. GlaxoSmithKline would like to keep news of pharmaceutical lawsuits connected to Paxil off the radar of former patients because they’ve been forced to pay out substantial settlements to these victims. Of course, it’s not easy to go after large pharmaceutical companies like GlaxoSmithKline or their sometimes intimidating legal teams but it may be the only way you can get the help covering the costs of medical care for your child with Coarctation of the Aorta.
Anyone deciding to pursue such legal action should be represented by a Paxil attorney that will have a legitimate background in these cases. Some former Paxil patients discovered when they failed to hire an experienced and qualified Paxil attorney that they were unsuccessful in their prescription drug lawsuit. It’s for this reason that so many patients are reaching out to the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC. The firm has a proven track record of winning Paxil lawsuits and earning justice on behalf of their clients. They are fully prepared to go up against GlaxoSmithKline and will do whatever it takes to win.
