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It wasn't long after the release of Paxil in 1992 that people in the medical community began to raise concerns about potential side effects of the drug. Shortly after came the release of studies that connected the antidepressant to what seemed to be a higher rate of birth defects in children born to women who took Paxil early in their pregnancy. The greatest risks appear to occur with use during the first trimester of their pregnancy. With each new study, more people were made aware of the possible Paxil birth defects and in 2005, the FDA finally changed their stance on the medication. They reclassified Paxil as a Category D drug, a label they give to medications that may cause harm to the fetus of a pregnant woman.

There's a belief that the makers of Paxil, GlaxoSmithKline, should have reacted sooner to the earliest indications that the drug posed these risks. Had they been more proactive, they could have prevented Paxil birth defects in thousands of children. The medical conditions that research has linked to Paxil include everything from undescended testes to neural tube defects to congenital heart diseases. A child born with undescended testes, for example, requires extensive medical care immediately after birth. Even with swift treatment, there aren't any guarantees that the child will be able to fully overcome the complications presented by their undescended testes.

Furthermore, the costs of the long hospital stays and corrective surgeries present financial obstacles for the families of these children. Already dealing with the stressful uncertainty of their child's health, these families must also come up with a way to pay for the treatment that child needs. Many choose to file a Paxil lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline in hopes that a settlement can be won which will assist them with these medical costs.

Consulting with a Paxil attorney is the first step that needs to be taken. Only someone experienced in this kind of litigation can properly assess whether legal action of this kind has a chance of leading to financial compensation. The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, offer free legal consultations to victims of Paxil use. If a Paxil attorney determines that you are entitled to compensation, they can begin the process of filing a prescription drug lawsuit immediately. The experience of the lawyers at Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, makes them extremely qualified to both advise and represent you regarding a Paxil lawsuit.