Paxil Attorneys And Paxil Lawsuits

Did you know that the antidepressant drug known as Paxil is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor medication (also called SSRI) and is generally prescribed for patients who are suffering from depression, anxiety, or other mental disorders? It has recently been discovered that Paxil has severe side effects that can cause conditions such as tachycardia, heart attack, stroke, and akathisia (severe inner restlessness).

All of the Paxil side effects can affect the human body in a different way, but one of the most common side effects is the increased suicidal and violent tendencies. Paxil was created by and manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline and it was recently discovered that this company may have chosen not to disclose vital information about the side effects of Paxil and the dangers of prescribing it to children.

It was also discovered that Paxil contains several addicting elements and many patients who took the antidepressant drug suffered from withdrawal symptoms. Because of these situations, thousands of lawsuits have surfaced against the company. Since 2001, there have been more than five thousand lawsuits relating to Paxil in the United States and almost three thousand in England. So, the Paxil lawsuits are not only occurring in the United States, they are occurring in places all around the world.

There are several lawyers who are trained and willing to help if you believe you are a victim to Paxil. If you or your children have taken Paxil and have suffered from the side effects or have an illness that could have been started by Paxil or by the side effects of Paxil, you should contact a Paxil attorney as soon as possible because you may have a legitimate lawsuit claim. There are statutes of limitations that exist on these lawsuits, so it is very important that you contact a Paxil attorney as soon as possible. Did you know that the FDA never approved the use of Paxil in children under the age of eighteen?

If your children have ever been prescribed or taken Paxil, you should contact a Paxil attorney. Your child may be experiencing increased suicidal and violent thoughts as well as a number of other side effects as a result of taking the Paxil medication. It has been proven that Paxil does increase suicidal tendencies and violent thoughts in children under the age of eighteen; so if your child has taken or is taking Paxil, you should call a Paxil Attorney today.