Paxil has been one of the most widely prescribed drugs for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) since its introduction in 1992. Sales reports of Paxil showed that there were about 18 million prescriptions of Paxil filled in 2007 alone. There are many people who get these prescriptions filled use Paxil safely with no side effects each year. There are other people however, who do show side effects of Paxil such as weight gain.
Up to now there have been several lawsuits filed against GSK. In 2004 GSK settled out of court for $2.5 million dollars for charges of consumer fraud. It was uncovered during the legal process that there was evidence of deliberate, systematic suppression of unfavorable Paxil research results. In one of the GSK documents that was uncovered it was said, "It would be commercially unacceptable to include a statement that efficacy in children had not been demonstrated, as this would undermine the profile of paroxetine"
In a recent trial conducted in Philadelphia, a jury awarded $2.5 million in compensatory damages to the family to the plaintiff of the case. The jury in this case was able to award the amount after it was found that GSK "negligently failed to warn" the doctor treating the plaintiffs mother about the risks of Paxil and the possible birth defects the prescription drug may cause. The mother of the plaintiff admitted that she took Paxil while she was pregnant, and her son, the plaintiff was born with a heart defect. The plaintiff is now 4 years old and recovered from the heart defect he was born with, however, it took several surgeries to repair the heart.
When it was initially classified during its introduction in 1992, as a drug with no known link to increased birth defects. As of now however, after several studies of possible Paxil Birth Defect, Paxil is now categorized as pregnancy category class D. According to the FDA being a Class D drug means There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks. If you are about to start using Paxil for your signs and symptoms of depression, consult with your doctor first.
Up to now there have been several lawsuits filed against GSK. In 2004 GSK settled out of court for $2.5 million dollars for charges of consumer fraud. It was uncovered during the legal process that there was evidence of deliberate, systematic suppression of unfavorable Paxil research results. In one of the GSK documents that was uncovered it was said, "It would be commercially unacceptable to include a statement that efficacy in children had not been demonstrated, as this would undermine the profile of paroxetine"
In a recent trial conducted in Philadelphia, a jury awarded $2.5 million in compensatory damages to the family to the plaintiff of the case. The jury in this case was able to award the amount after it was found that GSK "negligently failed to warn" the doctor treating the plaintiffs mother about the risks of Paxil and the possible birth defects the prescription drug may cause. The mother of the plaintiff admitted that she took Paxil while she was pregnant, and her son, the plaintiff was born with a heart defect. The plaintiff is now 4 years old and recovered from the heart defect he was born with, however, it took several surgeries to repair the heart.
When it was initially classified during its introduction in 1992, as a drug with no known link to increased birth defects. As of now however, after several studies of possible Paxil Birth Defect, Paxil is now categorized as pregnancy category class D. According to the FDA being a Class D drug means There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks. If you are about to start using Paxil for your signs and symptoms of depression, consult with your doctor first.
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