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Sort by relevance 373 pages found matching paxil- With Paxil Birth Defects Trials on the Horizon, Drugmaker Cuts Jobs
Feb-22-11 Charlotte, NC Ahead of Paxil birth defects trials that are set to take place in May, drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline has decided to eliminate a number of positions at its neurosciences division in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, the Charlotte Observer reports. Kathy Pitman, a spokeswoman for the company, said that the exact number of positions... - More Paxil Cases Reportedly Set for Court
Feb-17-11 Houston, TX Although many Paxil birth defects lawsuits have been settled, there are still some Paxil side effects lawsuits pending. Some of those lawsuits, alleging Paxil defects injured newborn babies, could go ahead this year. Five Paxil birth defects trials are reportedly set to go to trial in May 2011. The lawsuits allege that GlaxoSmithKline, m... - With Paxil an FDA Category D, will other Antidepressants Follow?
Feb-7-11 Washington, DC As many continue to hope for an announcement from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with regard to drugs categorized as Category "D", the question looms as to whether any antidepressants will ultimately garner the category "D" label. Given the inclusion of Paxil in that category currently, and its association with Paxil birth defec... - Will New Antidepressant Have Same SSRI Side Effects?
Jan-30-11 Los Angeles, CA For women who are dealing with depression while pregnant, SSRI side effects are probably a constant concern. Specifically, women may be concerned about SSRI side effects such as PPHN (Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn). Now, a new antidepressant has been approved for use, but whether or not it has the same risk of SSRI si... - Vermont to Receive $136,000 Settlement in Paxil Side Effects Case
Jan-29-11 Montpelier, VT Vermont's attorney general has announced that the state will receive $136,000 as part of a settlement with drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline over Paxil side effects allegations, among others. Attorney General William Sorrell said that the settlement comes after allegations that the drug company produced and sold four products with strength, p... - Paxil y HPPR
[ IN ENGLISH ] El 27 de septiembre de 2005, la Adminstración de Alimentos y Drogas (FDA) alertó a los profesionales de la salud y a los consumidores respecto de la modificación introducida por GlaxoSmithKline en su aviso de advertencia de Paxil (paroxetina), en el que se incluyó el riesgo de defectos de nacimiento. Los res... - Are Paxil Birth Defects Linked to Problems at Former Plant?
Jan-19-11 Cidra, Puerto Rico Paxil side effects that may have worsened, for some, as the result of GMP (good manufacturing practices) problems at a foreign plant once operated by Paxil manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) only adds to the standard basket of risks inherent with any drug. To that end, it is a given that all drugs will carry some kind of adverse react... - GSK To Pay Billions More over Avandia
Jan-18-11 London, UK GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the maker of the infamous diabetes medication, Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate), has announced that it will set aside $3.4 billion to pay for investigations by the US government and product liability lawsuits stemming from its marketing of the drug. The amount is expected to wipe-out GSK's quarterly profit which will... - Top 10 List: Dangerous Drugs
Jan-12-11 Washington, DC Much has been written about drug side effects, given the fact that ALL drugs have side effects. To that end, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) famously holds to its mantra that a drug is acceptable so long as benefits outweigh risk. Translation: all drugs carry risk, to some degree (the same holds true for medical device companies)... - Whistleblower Alleges Problems with Paxil Doses
Jan-9-11 Boston, MA With some pregnant women concerned about Paxil side effects and what consequences potential Paxil birth defects could have on their infants, news that some Paxil shipments contained incorrect doses might be a cause for alarm. Although those shipments occurred in the past—they were recently discussed in a 60 Minutes news report—... - Lights, Action, Camera on Whistleblowers in 2011?
Jan-8-11 Washington, DC For many people, Cheryl Eckard became a celebrity after 60 minutes profiled the whistleblower in a sensational story that likely started the year off badly for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). Lawyers and Settlements has been watching the qui tam whistleblower lawsuit unfold since last October , when we reported on the whistleblower lawsuit a... - Will We Ever Know for Sure if Paxil Causes Paxil Birth Defects?
Dec-29-10 Toronto, Ontario The debate over Paxil side effects as they relate to infants born with heart defects continues to be hotly contested—especially given the need for some women to remain on antidepressants on a consistent basis for depression. So do you stop an antidepressant like Paxil during pregnancy and risk harming the mother? Or do you continue a... - 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... - 2010 a Year for Paxil Birth Defects Plaintiffs to Remember
Dec-25-10 Dallas, TX Plaintiffs who filed lawsuits alleging Paxil side effects such as Paxil birth defects and PPHN (persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn) may look back on 2010 as a year to remember. Hundreds of Paxil lawsuits were reportedly settled and a million-dollar award handed out in at least one other lawsuit. For plaintiffs who still have Pa... - Paxil Suit Is Still On!
Dec-24-10 Philadelphia, PA From the point of view of the attorneys for the plaintiff, everything seemed to be on track as the product liability trial against Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK) got under way. Anna Blyth had been born with a heart defect, a defect that could be easily linked to the fact that her mother had been prescribed Paxil , a GSK drug used to help patie... - Yale Medical Professor Accused of Ghostwriting Paxil Side Effects Study
Dec-14-10 New Haven, CT A professor at Yale's School of Medicine has been accused of signing her name to a ghostwritten study on Paxil side effects , the Yale Daily News reports. The Project on Government Oversight (POGO), a nonprofit watchdog, claims that associate professor Kimberly Yonkers signed her name to work that was not hers in a 2003 report on Paxi... - Mixed Results in Recent Paxil Lawsuits
Dec-8-10 Philadelphia, PA When it comes to a potential Paxil lawsuit , each case must be judged on its own merits. Although some lawsuits alleging serious Paxil side effects, such as Paxil birth defects, have been settled, others have been dismissed from court. In July 2010, GlaxoSmithKline, maker of Paxil, reportedly settled approximately 800 lawsuits allegi... - What Impact Will Paxil Lawsuits Have on Potential Effexor Lawsuits?
Dec-3-10 Seattle, WA Women who took Effexor while pregnant and had babies with Effexor birth defects might be watching Paxil litigation with some curiosity. Although no lawsuits alleging serious Effexor side effects, such as Effexor heart defects, have been filed, similar antidepressants have been linked to side effects, including persistent pulmonary hypertens... - Paxil Birth Defect Trial Tossed Out of Court
Dec-1-10 Summerville, SC It was a heartbreaking end to a Paxil birth defects trial in Philadelphia, after a judge ended the proceedings at about the midway point, finding for GlaxoSmithKline (Glaxo), the defendant. The lawsuit, the first Paxil trial to be undertaken since Glaxo agreed in July to settle 800 cases by paying out more than $1 billion, attempted to... - Paxil Birth Defects Trial Underway
Nov-17-10 Philadelphia, PA A Paxil birth defects lawsuit , alleging infants suffered serious Paxil side effects when they were exposed to the antidepressant prior to birth, is underway in Philadelphia. The lawsuit alleges GlaxoSmithKline knew about Paxil birth defects but failed to warn consumers about that risk. According to Bloomberg (11/09/10), the lawsui...