Kansas City Paxil Injury Attorney

Any patient has the right to have a clear understanding of the risks associated with any drug that he or she may be prescribed. Paxil, now known to cause serious side effects in some patients, was on the market for more than 10 years before the public was informed of the potentially deadly side effects associated with this antidepressant.

Talking to a Kansas City pharmaceutical litigation attorney is an important step to take if you have lost a loved one or have suffered any injury due to Paxil use. You may have the right to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the drug or perhaps the physician that prescribed Paxil to you. To learn more, contact a lawyer at Wendt Goss, P.C. Your initial consultation is free and strictly confidential.

About Paxil: Side Effects and Injuries

Two of the major concerns associated with Paxil are suicide risk and birth defects. Since the first selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), Prozac, was approved in the U.S. in 1988, there has been a great deal of controversy as to whether these drugs may cause patients to become violent and/or suicidal. In 2004 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated that Black Box warnings were required on Paxil and other antidepressants specifically in regard to suicidal behavior for children and adolescents. That Black Box warning has since been expanded to include adults as well. In September of 2005, the FDA released a statement regarding the risk of birth defects in pregnant mothers who take Paxil. This advisory states that a woman who takes Paxil in her first trimester may be 1 ½ to 2 times more likely to deliver a baby with a heart defect, as opposed to women who take other antidepressants or none at all.

Lawyer for Paxil Lawsuits in Kansas City, Mo

Our law firm represents clients in Kansas City and throughout the U.S. in lawsuits related to Paxil side effects, including those that involve suicide and birth defects. To learn more about our services and how we can assist you, contact a Kansas City Paxil Injury Lawyer today.