Paxil 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FDA Accused of Lax Drug Safety Enforcement

A recent report shows a sharp decrease in recent FDA enforcement of drug safety measures, leading many to believe that the government agency is allowing potentially dangerous drugs to remain on the market.

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.

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.

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.