Antidepressants Articles

OCD Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Contact a Paxil® attorney if you or a loved one has suffered the dangerous side effects linked to use of the medication.

Paxil® Use during Pregnancy

If you used Paxil® during pregnancy and your child was born with the birth defects associated with Paxil®, you may have a dangerous drugs case. Speak to an attorney as soon as possible.

Panic and Anxiety Disorders

Speak to a dangerous drug attorney as soon as possible if you suspect you are suffering injury as a result of Paxil® use.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are antidepressants that correct chemical imbalance in the brain. Unfortunately, many believe that SSRIs pose serious health risks to patients; contact a lawyer if you have suffered adverse side effects from antidepressant use.

Paxil® Withdrawals

Paxil® withdrawal symptoms include vertigo, extreme agitation, and nausea. Consult your physician, as well as an attorney, if you believe Paxil® is causing adverse health effects.

Court Rules in Favor of Drug Firms in Suicide Warning Suits

The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that the manufacturers of the antidepressants Paxil® and Zoloft® cannot be sued for their failure to warn consumers of the risk of suicide their drugs allegedly posed.

Drug Company Settles Whistleblower Suit for $4 Million

A Japanese drug manufacturer has settled a U.S. lawsuit charging the company with marketing a drug for uses that weren't approved by the FDA.

Mother Files Lawsuit Alleging Paxil Responsible for Daughter's Birth Defect

The mother of a child born with a hole in her heart has filed suit against the drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline, alleging that the antidepressant Paxil was responsible for her daughter’s birth defect.

Paxil Maker May Have Known about Drug's Suicide Risks, Senator Says

A Republican senator is leading an inquiry into whether the manufacturer of the antidepressant Paxil withheld information about the risk of suicide associated with the drug for more than 15 years before warning the public.

Antidepressants May Not Help Bipolar Patients, Study Says

A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine suggests that treating depressive episodes in bipolar patients with a combination of mood stabilizers and anti-depressants may not be as effective as psychiatrists previously thought.

Antidepressants Linked to Increased Risk of Bone Fractures

A Canadian study has found that the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil, Celexa and Lexapro may double the risk of low-impact bone fractures in adults over the age of 50.

Suit Filed against Eli Lilly on Behalf of Deceased Texas Woman

The Austin, Texas-based law office of Hissey Kientz has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a 39-year-old Austin woman who died from cardiac arrest as a result of pancreatitis. The suit claims Zyprexa was the cause.

More than 18,000 Claims Settled by Eli Lilly for Nearly $500 Million

Eli Lilly, the company that manufactures Zyprexa, settled more than 18,000 claims from patients claiming the company did not properly warn of the increased risk of diabetes associated with the drug.

Parents File Lawsuit against Paxil Maker over Daughter's Birth Injury

The parents of Taylor Dismuke, a 6-year-old girl, are suing GlaxoSmithKline, maker of the antidepressant Paxil, claiming that the drug was responsible for their daughter’s debilitating heart malformation.

New Research Hopes to Uncover Connection between Antidepressants and Suicidal Behavior

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is funding five new research studies that will attempt to shed light on the connection between antidepressants and suicidal behavior.

Obstreticians Say Pregnant Women Should Avoid Paxil

The obstetric practice committee of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists released a formal opinion saying that women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant should not take the antidepressant Paxil.

Suicidal Thoughts, Behavior Associated with Antidepressants Decrease with Age

The conclusion of a recent study undertaken by the FDA indicates that age may be a key factor regarding the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in adults taking antidepressants.

Lawsuits Target Eli Lilly over Drug Warnings

This past week, two residents of Louisiana’s greater Baton Rouge area filed federal lawsuits against drugmaker Eli Lilly, saying that the company failed to warn Zyprexa patients of the risk of diabetes.

Risk of Violent Behavior Increases with Antidepressant Use, Study Says

A new study links the use of SSRI antidepressants with an increased risk of violent behavior.

Medicare, Medicaid Claim Portion of Zyprexa Settlement

Due to a recent agreement between lawyers and a federal court, Medicare and Medicaid patients who were injured by Zyprexa will see part of their settlement money given to the federal and state agencies.

Drugmaker Accused of Withholding Information about Birth Defects Caused by Paxil

A recent lawsuit alleges that GlaxoSmithKline, maker of Paxil, knew about the risk of birth defects in babies born to women who took the antidepressant, yet failed to notify patients and doctors of the fact.

Mississippi Accuses Drugmaker Eli Lilly of Medicaid Fraud

A lawsuit has been filed in Lafayette County Circuit Court alleging that Eli Lilly and Co. abused Mississippi’s Medicaid reimbursement policy in order to increase profits on the antipsychotic drug Zyprexa.

FDA Advisory Issued Regarding Use of Triptans and SSRI Antidepressants

Patients and doctors are warned that combining the use of migraine drugs called triptans with SSRI antidepressants can cause a life-threatening condition called serotonin syndrome.

Antidepressant Safety Statistics Misinterpreted, Experts Say

In a recent report published in a medical journal, doctors have claimed that safety statistics of various antidepressants have been analyzed in a way that shows them to be safer than they really are.

Antipsychotic drug use in children raises questions about side effects

A study has shown that the regular use of antipsychotic medication by children and adolescents has increased dramatically over the last four years. Some experts are concerned that the long-term effects could be detrimental.

Thousands of patients added to Zyprexa lawsuit

After settling a lawsuit over its defective schizophrenia drug Zyprexa last year, drugmaker Eli Lilly now faces a new round of lawsuits from up to 5,000 new patients.

Study shows link between certain antidepressants and fetus deaths

The study details an increase in low birth weight, seizures, and fetal death in pregnant women taking antidepressants such as Zoloft, Prozac, and Paxil.

Kids on antidepressants may experience higher instances of suicidal behavior

Several recent studies have shown a possible link between certain antidepressants and an increased risk of suicidal behavior in the children taking the medications.

Zyprexa and Other Antipsychotics Cause Hyperglycemia, Study Shows

A study conducted at a hospital in Connecticut shows a connection between hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and use of antipsychotic drugs.

FDA warns pregnant woman away from Paxil, citing birth defect risk

Shortly after Paxil was connected to higher suicide rates in certain people, the antidepressant has now been linked to a higher-than-normal risk of birth defects when used by pregnant women.

Study Shows Possible Link Between Paxil and Suicidal Behavior

Norwegian researchers assert that the antidepressant Paxil causes the chances of suicide in adult patients; previously, suicidal behavior due to Paxil was only linked to children.

Frist Proposes Banning Pharmaceutical Advertising to Consumers

New York -- The Senate Majority Leader suggested that pharmaceutical companies voluntarily impose a two-year ban on direct-to-consumer advertising.

Florida Attorney General to Investigate Eli Lilly and Co.

Following FDA criticism on the safety of Zyprexa, Eli Lilly and Co. are now facing an investigation from the attorney general's office in Florida.

FDA Warns of Unapproved Antipsychotic Use By Elderly

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a new warning detailing a higher risk of death among older people who are taking antipsychotic drugs such as Zyprexa and Clozaril to treat dementia.

Plaintiff's lawyer questions Merck executive in Vioxx trial

Angleton, Texas - The head of the Merck & Co.'s epidemiology department testified on Monday in the nation's first Vioxx case to go to trial.

$690 Million Zyprexa Settlement Reached

Eli Lilly & Co. has announced a settlement of $690 million, intended to cover about three quarters of the claims against its blockbuster antipsychotic drug, Zyprexa.

FDA Warns of Link Between Antidepressant Use, Suicidal Behavior

A new warning issued by the Food and Drug Administration has helped to heighten concerns about the connection between antidepressant drugs and increased depression and suicidal thoughts.