Paroxetine or Paxil as it is more known is one of the most prescribed medications in the United States. It is prescribed to patients suffering from psychological conditions like depression and anxiety disorder. Though it has been around since 1992, recent findings have triggered so much controversy about its use. There are several independent studies who are mentioning how the use of this drug can pose serious side effects. If you have experienced or are still experiencing serious side effects from Paxil, you need to check with a Paxil lawyer if there is a chance you can get compensation for your suffering.
It is true that most antidepressant medications have side effects. Even this drug has its share of common side effects. However, there are Paxil side effects that are serious and are found to develop only with the use of this drug. It is worth knowing that the drug possesses powerful antidepressant properties. Patients suffering from psychological conditions like depression, anxiety disorder or post-traumatic stress are usually prescribed with Paxil.
There are also common side effects of this drug which includes nausea, drowsiness, sweating, constipation, dizziness and insomnia. There are also indications that it can trigger various types of sexual disorders. In these cases, findings in clinical trials mention that it is the men who suffer these adverse effects more. The most common symptoms would be lower libido and erectile dysfunction.
Should you or your loved one have one of these problems, there is a possibility that you can get compensated; however, chances may be slim since these side effects are also common among other antidepressants. The manufacturer also posted warnings on the labels of their product since its release.
Still, there were reports that there are patients, who were found to have suffered from this drug’s more serious side effects, including suicidal thoughts and suicidal behavior. Due to this, health authorities started to issue warnings about use of this drug and about prescribing it to children.
Furthermore, the manufacturing company added a suicidal warning on the label of the medication in 2006. However, Paxil has been on the market since 1992. This means that patients, who have attempted and/or committed suicide, while or after taking this drug prior to 2006, have not been warned about the potential risk they have voluntarily taken. This may allow them to seek compensation.
According to results of scientific research, the intake of Paxil during pregnancy can also result to fetal malformations. Findings from studies made by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists mentioned the great risk of cardiovascular malformations.
With the serious health risks involved in babies and children, pregnant women or women who are planning to become pregnant are recommended against the use of this drug. You need to take note if you have been warned about such risk. If you were not and you or your babies experienced serious side effects, you can act on it with the help of a credible lawyer.
The manufacturer of this drug has stated so many times in the past years that Paxil is not habit forming. It is only through recent findings that mention that these statements were indeed misleading. There were even allegations the the manufacturer was hiding research evidence pertaining to the use of this medication as being habit forming. The greatest risk would be patients suffering from the so-called “discontinuation syndrome”. These are “physical and psychological side effects which can be experienced after these patients stop using the drug”.
If this is the case, patients who believe that they have been misled about the health risks involved can also be eligible to seek full compensation, especially if they have experienced or if they are still experiencing withdrawal symptoms from this medication.
If you have suffered from Paxil side effects without being warned, you should consider hiring a Paxil Lawyer. Fill out a free compensation evaluation form to find out whether you should use the services of a Paxil Lawyer to get compensation.