Studies Are Linking Patent Foramen Ovale In Newborns To Paxil Use By The Mother
[Posted on Dec 26]
People suffering from behavioral disorders such as depression, stress or anxiety are frequently prescribed Paxil and have been since it was released on the market in 1992. It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, a common form of antidepressant however, the way the drug works is why it shouldn't be taken by women when they are pregnant. Research has shown that the excess serotonin ends up pooling in the lungs of an unborn baby. When this happens, it can lead to patent foramen ovale, a condition where the normal opening between the right and left upper chambers of the heart doesn't close naturally after birth.
The link between Paxil and patent foramen ovale wasn't known to patients of Paxil until several years after it had been on the market and regularly prescribed to pregnant women. It took a warning from the Food and Drug Administration in 2009 to finally bring attention to the risks of taking Paxil during pregnancy. Some believe that GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Paxil, were aware of these risks many years earlier but didn't tell doctors and patients. This has resulted in many former patients listening the legal advice of a Paxil attorney in order to pursue a prescription drug lawsuit.
If GlaxoSmithKline knew that a pregnant woman taking Paxil was increasing the chances the child would be born with patent foramen ovale or another of the many Paxil birth defects that are now being linked to the drug but didn't share that information, they should be held accountable. Their negligence led to the health problems that many children are facing and litigation against them will prove that. This is contingent on the case being represented by a Paxil attorney who understands the side effects as well as the complexities of this kind of lawsuit.
The law offices of Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC, have proven to be a top firm when assisting people with their Paxil pharmaceutical lawsuits. Their track record in this type of litigation is unparalleled and why they are so highly sought after by victims that want to pursue a Paxil lawsuit. Anyone interested in learning more about their legal options is entitled to a free consultation with a Paxil attorney from this firm. This opportunity is something you should take advantage of if you feel that your past use of Paxil may have contributed to health problems in your child.
