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Sort by date 373 pages found matching paxil- Will Paxil Settlements Affect Potential Effexor Lawsuits?
Aug-20-10 Seattle, WA Now that certain Paxil lawsuits have been settled, the question remains as to whether those settlements will have an effect on potential Effexor lawsuits. Although Paxil and Effexor are similar, there are some important differences between the two that make it impossible to determine for sure if Effexor plaintiffs will reach the same r... - Latest Study on Antidepressants Is Old News
Jan-25-10 Asbury Park, NJ A recent study suggesting that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Paxil afford little benefit to patients with mild to moderate symptoms of depression is not without precedent. Previous studies have come to similar conclusions, leaving some patients to wonder if their use of SSRI antidepressants is warranted. A met... - Paxil Birth Defects Lawsuits: One Down, Hundreds More To Go
Nov-7-09 Philadelphia, PA The recent court victory for a family who alleged that their son suffered from Paxil birth defects could have a major impact on future Paxil lawsuits. This particular lawsuit awarded $2.5 million to the plaintiffs. Michelle David's son, Lyam Kilker, was born with serious heart defects. Lyam underwent surgery to repair two holes in... - Study finds Paxil side effect with pregnant women
Oct-8-09 Chicago, IL Pregnant women who use the drug Paxil may experience more than just sexual dysfunction and a loss of a sex drive. There have been many reports concerning Paxil sexual dysfunction and how it affects both sexes causing symptoms such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction and genital sensory impairment. However, a new study has found an... - Birth Defects and SSRIs—How's a Mother to Know?
Dec-23-08 Houston, TX In 2006, Elissa's doctor prescribed Cymbalta to help with her depression. Shortly after starting on the antidepressant Elissa became pregnant. On her doctor's advice she continued taking Cymbalta. But it soon became apparent her baby was developing life-threatening defects. "I had my first ultrasound at 3 months," Elissa said. "That's whe... - SSRIs and Birth Defects: "Just Not Worth It"
Sep-10-08 Phoenix, AZ Angela M. knows the pain of having a child with birth defects after taking an SSRI during pregnancy. Her son, Robbie, was born with multiple health issues and now faces years of various therapies to aid him in his development. Angela says she had no idea her son's health was put at risk by the use of Paxil. "I was on Paxil for four years... - Daniel Troy - Bush Administration's Preemption Gang - Part I
Feb-25-08 Washington, DC: Judging by the line-up of current and former Bush Administration attorneys representing the pharmaceutical industry against private citizens in courts all over the country, no conflict-of-interest regulations apply to attorneys who work for Bush. The self-identified primary author of the preemption language in the new drug labeling rul... - Paxil and Birth Defects Lawsuit: I Just Hope We Can Help Others
Jun-30-07 Concord, NH "Every time I saw my Ob/Gyn during my pregnancy, I asked if it was safe to be taking Paxil , and every time he said there were absolutely no risks," says Tanya Barnes. But Tanya doesn't blame the doctor -- he was also kept in the dark about Paxil. "Paxil didn't mention anything about possible birth defects. " "I started taking Paxil in 200... - Mental Illness Epidemic Hits US
Dec-7-06 Washington, DC: In the run-up to the December 13, 2006, meeting of the FDA's Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee, to review the suicidality data from adult SSRI studies, a host of newly identified disorders have been popping up in the media, all treatable with SSRIs. The committee is expected to vote on whether the association between the sel... - FDA Advisory Committee Schedules Hearing on SSRIs and Suicide
Dec-5-06 Washington DC: The FDA's Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on December 13, 2006, to review the adult selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) studies on the increased risk of suicide associated with the antidepressants. The panel is expected to vote on whether the risk of suicidality in adults should be inclu... - FDA's Preemption Gift to Big Pharma
Nov-20-06 Washington, DC: An item sure to end up on the chopping block with the Democrats back in power, is the Bush administration's multi-billion dollar gift to Big Pharma, that bars people who have been injured by drugs approved by the FDA from suing the drug's maker in state courts. Under the FDA's federal preemption position, victims injured by dangerous dru... - Psych Drugs - Doctors Serve As Middle-Man Pushers
Feb-21-06 Although peddling psychiatric drugs for off-label treatment of every ailment known to man is highly profitable, it is also illegal. Marketing schemes that increase the rates at which drugs are prescribed for off-label use, result in the sale of drugs that have not been proven safer or superior to FDA approved medications already on the market. That said,... - Study Suggests SSRI Publication Bias
May-17-12 San Diego, CA A recent study, suggesting that SSRI medications may not be effective in treating behaviors associated with autism, may add to the confusion about using SSRI medications while pregnant. Women who are concerned about Paxil side effects and the risk of Paxil birth defects when infants are exposed to SSRIs before birth may have more reason f... - Paxil Lawsuit Filed against GlaxoSmithKline
Mar-19-12 Harlingen, TX A Paxil lawsuit has been filed against GlaxoSmithKline, alleging babies suffered Paxil birth defects as a result of being exposed to the antidepressant prior to birth. Paxil side effects in infants reportedly include not only a risk of primary pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) but also various other defects, including craniosyn... - Are Paxil Side Effects a Serious Concern?
Feb-16-12 Aspen, CO Ever since pregnant women have been prescribed medications, concerns about the risks associated with those medications, such as the risk of Paxil side effects have been a source of debate. While some people are concerned that the risk of Paxil birth defects is too high, others argue that the risk associated with untreated depression during pr... - Kansas to Receive $700,000 in Paxil Lawsuit Settlement
Aug-27-11 Topeka, KS The state of Kansas will reportedly receive more than $700,000 as part of a settlement of a Paxil lawsuit with GlaxoSmithKline and SB Pharmco Puerto Rico, Inc. According to a release from the office of Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, the settlement—which totaled more than $40 million for distribution across a number of states... - GlaxoSmithKline Settles for $41 Million in Paxil Manufacturing Case
Jun-28-11 New York, NY GlaxoSmithKline has reportedly decided to settle allegations over manufacturing processes for drugs such as Paxil and will pay $41 million to various states across the US, reports Reuters . According to the news source, the drug company will pay portions of the settlement to 37 states across the country as well as Washington, DC. The s... - Pregnant Women Weigh Risks and Benefits of Celexa
Jun-13-11 Dallas, TX When it comes to weighing the risk of Celexa side effects against the risk of untreated depression during pregnancy, women could be forgiven for finding the information confusing. Although there is reportedly a risk of Celexa birth defects, including a link between Celexa and PPHN (persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn), there are... - Despite Questions about Antidepressant Effectiveness, Some Doctors Are Prescribing More
Mar-14-11 Philadelphia, PA With lawsuits concerning Paxil side effects , such as Paxil birth defects, bringing focus on the effects Paxil allegedly has on unborn babies, some patients might find it unnerving that more psychiatrists are turning to drugs to treat their patients. This despite a study that suggests some antidepressants are barely more effective than... - 2010 a Good Year for SSRI Birth Defects Plaintiffs
Dec-26-10 Dallas, TX Plaintiffs who filed lawsuits alleging SSRI side effects such as SSRI birth defects and PPHN (persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn) may look back on 2010 as a good year. Hundreds of Paxil lawsuits were settled and a million-dollar award given in at least one other lawsuit. For plaintiffs who are investigating lawsuits concerning...