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Women with a history of Paxil use that have given birth to a child with spina bifida have learned that their child's health problems are likely not random bad fortune. Studies done on Paxil and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors have indicated that when these medications are used during pregnancy that they greatly increase the risk of the child being born with neural tube defects like spina bifida as well as a long list of other Paxil birth defects. According to some sources, the makers of Paxil, GlaxoSmithKline, knew of the connection between the medication and defects like spina bifida but did nothing to alert patients of the risks until it was too late.

It wasn't until the FDA took the step of formally reclassifying Paxil as a Category D drug in 2005 that GlaxoSmithKline acknowledged the potential harm Paxil can cause to unborn children. That's an acknowledgement that came well over decade after Paxil was first released and after thousands of women risked the long term health of their children by continuing to use Paxil with no indications that it was unsafe. If you're a woman who believes that their child's spina bifida was caused by past use of Paxil, you have grounds for a prescription drug lawsuit.

It's likely you'll need assistance in paying for the treatment of your child's spina bifida. The diagnosis of such a condition in a newborn baby is one no mother should have to deal with but it becomes worse as you're suddenly faced with medical bills you can't afford. Others in your situation have been able to win litigation against GlaxoSmithKline and in turn receive financial compensation from the drug company to offset those medical bills. If that's a step you'd like to learn more about, you need to get advice you can trust from someone that has represented others with their Paxil lawsuits.

By speaking with a Paxil attorney that has experience pursuing pharmaceutical lawsuits, you can determine if taking legal action is appropriate for you and your family. Contacting the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, gives you the opportunity to speak with a Paxil lawyer that is experienced in these cases. That experience will help you determine the strength of a potential Paxil lawsuit and if you should begin that process. You're entitled to a free legal consultation so you can get your questions answered without being committed to anything beyond that.