Merck Lawsuits: a Forerunner to Paxil Lawsuits
[Posted on June 18]
With a number of cases of birth defects suspected of being caused by Paxil, this prescription drug’s maker will likely face a considerable amount of lawsuits, much like another large and well-known drug maker, Merck. The prescription drug Vioxx, much like Paxil, faced a tremendous amount of scrutiny over severe health risks, but for Merck, the maker of Vioxx, this drug proved to be overwhelmingly disastrous and resulted in a substantial number of Merck lawsuits.
The prescription drug Vioxx was supposed to help treat those suffering from arthritis, and although this drug may have been effective for some, for others this drug proved to be extremely harmful, as Vioxx is now acknowledged to have led to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. A flood of Merck lawsuits was the eventual result of the realization that Vioxx caused severe injury and in some cases, death, and although Vioxx is no longer on the market (it had been pulled voluntarily by Merck), the pain and suffering felt by the victims of the drug and their families are still being felt today. However, this pain and suffering is now being felt by those who have taken the prescription drug Paxil, as this anti-depressant is now suspected of leading to such birth defects as tetralogy of fallot, double outlet right ventricle, and spina bifida, to name a few.
Many of those who suspected Vioxx of causing their suffering came forward in order to seek compensation from Merck, and although there is no compensation which can take away the pain and suffering caused by Vioxx, many of those who pursued Merck lawsuits did receive appropriate compensation. Without a doubt, litigation is the only way in which those who have been hurt can receive the compensation that they deserve, and this is the same case with regard to the prescription drug Paxil. If Paxil has caused the same kind of suffering experienced by those hurt by Vioxx, then appropriate compensation should be paid to the victims of this anti-depressant.
If your child is suffering from tetralogy of fallot, double outlet right ventricle, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, transposition of the great arteries, spina bifida, club foot, or another possible Paxil birth defects which is believed to have been caused by the prescription drug Paxil, then you should not hesitate to come forward with your story. An experienced attorney can help you, so be sure to take action as soon as possible by contacting a Paxil attorney from the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis & Zivley. For more information regarding Paxil, Paxil lawsuits, or Merck lawsuits, simply browse through the rest of our website.
