Antidepressant like Paxil has been implicated in various severe and life-altering side effects, according to medical reports from users and clinical trials.  In July 2011, the Cable News Network (CNN) reported that among the dangerous effects ofantidepressants that arose is the possible risk for autism in a child. A research conducted by Lisa Croen, Ph.D., director of autism research at Kaiser Permanente Northern California, found that infants who were exposed to antidepressants during the first trimester of their mother's pregnancy were four times likely to develop a disorder on the autism spectrum (ASD) compared to those who were not exposed to the drug.

As was implied in recent data, people suffering from depression should consider another way of treatment other than taking Paxil, which has been continuously blamed for causing unpleasant side effects. Apart from the studies and clinical trials, reports from Paxil users claimed that the drug caused critical damage on their lives especially on their health. These reports are manifested through the Paxil lawsuits charged against GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the manufacturing company of Paxil.

Paxil has been the target of court charges for causing numerous harm to patients such as insomnia, birth defects, hallucination, abnormal personality changes, unusual mood shifts, psychosis, hostility, agitation, self-harm, suicide and other acts of violence.

Numerous Paxil lawsuits have been charged against its manufacturer to recover damages for those who committed suicide while using Paxil.  The litigations contend that GSK failed to warn the public about the dangers of taking Paxil. There was one class action in California that charged the company of concealing the information about Paxil side effects from the public. The company was further accused by US governmental entities of illegally interfering with the release of a generic version of Paxil. This caused other states to pay more for the antidepressant drug in their health programs.

Hence, victims of Paxil should seek legal advice to determine if they qualify for a financial compensation from the manufacturer. A number of Paxil Lawsuit is now being pursued by claimants through their lawyers. It is also important to report to a medical professional the health damages Paxil has caused people. He/she may give you a safer alternative to deal with your depression.

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Medical professionals often prescribe oral medicines and talk therapy as ways to treat anxiety disorder. Placebos are also prescribed for pregnant women who are suffering from anxiety disorder. Placebo is a substance containing no medication and given to reinforce a patient’s expectation to get well. Recent studies show that antidepressant Paxil is alittle more helpful than placebos, but it has a number of side effects.

The Newsweek tackles this study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association presenting that SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) can be a little more advantageous than placebo.

However, the harmful side effects of SSRIs like Paxil are still to be considered specifically the birth defects it causes to the child of the patient taking it while pregnant.

Paxil has been the target of litigation for causing various harms to patients including suicide, birth defects, hallucination, abnormal personality changes, unusual mood shifts, hostility, agitation, insomnia, self-harm and other acts of violence.

Several Paxil lawsuits have been filed to recover damages for patients who committed suicide while taking Paxil. The litigations argue that GlaxoSmithKline failed to warn the doctors and consumers about the dangers of taking Paxil.  There was one class action in California that charged the company of concealing the information about Paxil side effects from the public.

Moreover, the company was accused by US governmental institutions of illegally interfering with the release of a generic version of Paxil. This caused other states to pay more for the antidepressant drug in their health programs. In 2006, the company agreed to pay $14 million in settlement of the conflict, to be divided among the affected states.

Hence, seek legal advice if you have been a Paxil victim. This is to find out if you qualify for compensation from the manufacturing company. A number of Paxil Lawsuit is now being filed by lawyers on behalf of claimants. It is also important to report to a medical professional the health damages Paxil has caused you. He/she may assist you to a safer treatment of your depression.