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July 2, 2012: GlaxoSmithKline, one of the world’s pharmaceutical giants, has been hit with a $3 billion fine by the government for fraudulent actions in its marketing and sales of some of its most popular and best-selling medications.
The U.S. Justice Department announced the fine and said that the company has agreed to pay $1 billion in criminal fines and $2 billion to fund civil liabilities in what officials described as the biggest such settlement in history. The charges involve such familiar drugs as Avandia, Paxil and Wellbutrin.
In addition to the government charges, GlaxoSmithKline is facing thousands of Avandia and Paxil lawsuits filed by patients who claim they are the victims of serious side effects from their use of the medications. The government said the company withheld from the public and health care professionals important safety data about the dangers of these drugs.
Now that the realties of long-term and short-term use of Paxil have come to light, Paxil lawsuits are being filed by lawyers on behalf of claimants. Paxil side effects such as birth defects, heart birth defects, and Paxil-induced deaths are frequenlty named in many lawsuits. However, most of those lawsuits are quietly dealt with, as plaintiffs and GlaxoSmithKline's corporate attorneys negotiate settlements, the results of which remain undisclosed.
Paxil and Birth Injury or Birth Defect
It is now the opinion of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists confirms the FDA's prior assertion that women that are pregnant or want to become pregnant should avoid taking Paxil due to birth injury or birth defects.
Paxil induced cardiac-related birth defects in babies born to Paxil using mothers and, most startlingly, the tendency (especially in young adults taking Paxil) toward suicidal thoughts and, in some unfortunate cases, actions.
In fact, two independent studies confirmed that women taking Paxil in their first trimesters had babies with heart defects a twice the normal rate. Other problems that may occur in new borns are:
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in the Newborn (PPHN)
- Child heart damage
- Newborn baby lung damage
- Heart valve damage
This syndrome is usually found in term or post-term infants. A babies chest radiograph may show normal (noted in infants with primary PPHN, i.e. PFC) or demonstrate different abnormalities compatible with aspiration, pneumonia, diaphragmatic hernia, or hyaline membrane disease.
There is no doubt that depression, whether subtle or major, is a terrible illness. It can and does change the way of life for both the depressed person and his or her loved ones, coworkers, and/or acquaintances. That's why those persons who have been diagnosed with the debilitating mental illness known as depression, have flocked to the drug called Paxil. For those afflicted persons, Paxil has seemed like a veritable godsend.
Regardless of how much the public can know about those paxil settlements and their locked-away proceedings files, it remains a fact that Paxil is possibly more harmful than originally advertised. And new research is being investigated into the possibility that Paxil can be habit-forming. Though GlaxoSmithKline declares Paxil isn't addictive, there is no doubt that ceasing it can cause strange sensations like dizziness or electric sensations throughout the body and brain. Thus, whether it is truly "addictive" is still debatable; regardless, its withdrawal symptoms are serious. Many experts agree there should be a Paxil warning on the packaging of the drug.
What is Paxil?
Generically sold as paroxetine, Paxil is a selective serotinin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and has been used since its release in 1992 to treat depression. Recently, Paxil has also found a following among physicians who use it to treat:
- Social anxiety disorder,
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
However, as with many drugs that have been on the marketplace for a number of years, evidence is beginning to surface about undisclosed Paxil side effects that may or may not have been known by its manufacturer (GlaxoSmithKline) before its release.
Scientific Data for PPHN:
Persistent pulmonary hypertension in newborns is noted with a cardiopulmonary disorder illustrated by systemic arterial hypoxemia secondary to elevated pulmonary vascular resistance and the bypassing of pulmonary blood flow to the systemic circulation.
The syndrome has been variously described as:
- Persistent pulmonary vascular obstruction
- Pulmonary vasospasm
- Persistent transitional circulation
- Persistent fetal circulation
- Neonatal pulmonary ischemia
This disorder can be classified into three forms:
1. PPHN associated with pulmonary parenchymal disease,
known as secondary PPHN or appropriate PPHN
alveolar oxygen tension appears to be the major determinant of pulmonary artery vasoconstriction.
2. PPHN with radiographically normal lungs,
also called Persistent Fetal Circulation (PFC), or primary or inappropriate PPHN
3. PPHN with hypoplasia of the lungs,
many time in the form of diaphragmatic hernia
anatomic reduction in capillary numbers
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thelmasays: 2011-12-20 17:54:40
I took Paxil between the years of 200-2002 an my sin was born with a heart valve problem aorticstenoisis. He had hrart surgery at 3 now hes 9 sn has to have another surgery but the Dr that gave them to me move out the country now they claim they do not know where my records are an I don't know whatelse to do now!
Heathersays: 2011-11-22 07:58:50
I took paxil in the first 3 months of a pregnancy in 1998. The pregnancy was fine at every visit, but i felt something was wrong. I had the OBGYN order a triple test and it came back positive from there all hell broke loose. I was sent to a bigger city to have a enhanced ultrasound as well as genetic testing. Everything was wrong with my baby, especailly her heart. It was way defected, she had hydrops and lung problems and full body edema.I was 20 weeks along and was told I had to terminate my pregnancy because she would never survive out of the womb. I was devestaed. We had NO idea what caused such horrible birth defects, nor did the geneticist...2 yrs to the day I lost my baby girl, I found out I was pregnant again. Once again I was put on paxil for severe anxiety. I was told once again that the risks outway the benafits. I stayed on paxil until about my 2nd month,but choose to deal with the issues vs taking meds. Needless to say I had to deliver a month early because there was so much amniotic fluid.The Dr that delivered my son gave the baby to the nurses and made a comment" im not being held responsible for this" I was overwhelmed and di not know what he meant..My sons body temp was low and the pediatrician said my baby boy needed to see a cardiologist.My heart skipped so many beats. My son wouldnt really wake up or eat but he was dishcarged anyways.He was in/out of nicus and er for the first 2 yrs of his life. He has heart defects, allergies, asthma,aspergers,tourettes, adhd,and nuero problems. When he was about 3 i seen a commerical for lawsuits against paxil for birth defects and my heart sank..Finally something made SENSE!!! I pursued, that was in 2005. I have not YET won anything from paxil, my case is still pending and my attny says its not looking good. Just last year I put two and two together and realized I was on paxil with my daughter and now know why she died!!! is there any justice? NO, I was told it was too late to go after them for that, statue of limitations!!!!!! How is that fair?? There were no commericals or lawsuits back then..My case for my son not looking good?? They killed one of my children and damaged one for life. and there are people getting money from paxil because they got a infection, or felt suicidal?? COME ON!!Outraged in Michigan.
Reneesays: 2011-11-17 19:49:50
I took paxil from 1999-2000, I gave birth to my fourth son in early 2001. My son Chad was born with vsd,asd,and a mitral cardiac infraction. Unfortunetly Chad lost his life a 5 weeks old. My baby never had a chance. Im discgusted at how a drug used to help with depression has caused me and my family the greatest grief of all. Do not take this drug period.
Brittanysays: 2011-11-02 10:41:54
i am a 26 year old mother of 4..after I had my 1st son at 16 I was diagnosed with postpartum deppresion I was hospitalized and was precribed the med paxil. I was an active person alot more outgoing before i was put on this medication..After a year with taking paxil during my second preganacy I just felt no interest in nothing anymore Not only did paxil change me i believe it has affected my second child who is 9 years old who has ADHD i believe he has Aspergers Syndrome after reading some of the previous comments.My other children are completely average kids and I believe my 2nd sons condition has come from taking paxil..Doctors say they dont know whats wrong with him but i thinks its something more then ADHD I want to learn more about how to be able to care for him and children like him.Is there anyone that can help me prove this?
Rayne Williamssays: 2011-10-30 14:57:14
I took Paxil for 10 years and it stopped helping me. I returned to paxil not realizing how dangerous it was. I experienced a feeling as if someone turned on a switch on inside of my head. I became very scared and ended up on a psych ward in the Rochester area. I have made a decision to stop taking antedepression. If we cannot trust a doctor who can we trust?
Sharon Jorgensonsays: 2011-10-24 10:55:56
While taking Paxil I developed extremely aggressive, difficult to treat triple negative breast cancer ...Shortly after finishing chemo and radiation I had a recurrence, so I had to have bilateral mastectomy. I was taking Paxil the entire time of my treatment but quit shortly after having bilateral mastectomy. I just had a feeling there might be a correlation between the cancer and Paxil. My breast surgeon said, "Something sure has things stirred up in there." I also developed Bell's palsy during cancer treatment and still suffer residuals from that. I recently had eyelid surgery and forehead lift for Bell's palsy residual. My smile still isn't right either, and I am currently looking at having breast reconstruction, which is going to be a lengthy, uncomfortable, complicated procedure. I also have PTSD now from all of the pain and suffering I have gone through and am currently going through. If this was all caused by Paxil......
barb dericksays: 2011-08-25 18:39:14
I took paxil for depression for years. Now research out of montreal paxil increases breast cancer. I had breast cancer in 2009. unreal I am on effexor now it says ssri increase cancer. What am I to do. I do not want cancer but to get off ssri for safety sake effexor is like paxil zaps, awful to get off. frickin drug companies greed over safety and true concern. sue their asses
Gloria D. Nolansays: 2011-08-18 14:06:40
I took Paxil for many years and quit because of the on-going information of it possibily being harmful. I now have S.O.B., fatigue, nausea/vomoiting and heart problems. Along with memory loss I'm curious if this drug could have been responsible for these symptoms.
Peggisays: 2011-08-15 17:44:55
I thanked God for Paxil during my pregnancy. I have a anxiety disorder which made me spot and almost lose my son, but then the dr put me on Paxil. I was able to enjoy my pregnancy afterwards. But now I'm scared. I read some of the other comments about Asperger's Syndrome. My son has that, and ADHD. He was born 3 weeks early with lungs not fully developed, which the dr's said was because of the early birth. Now I wonder. Can someone help?
Jill Malagariesays: 2011-08-04 08:33:51
I took Paxil while breastfeeding because I got "Mother's Blue's" before pregnancy I had severe anxiety attacks. After pregnancy they put me on Paxil because it was suppost to be safe to breastfeed while taking rather then the Prozac I took before pregnancy. My daughter was diagnoised with Asperger Syndrome last year. While pregnant i didn't even take tums because I was born with a birtdefect due to my mother taking a morning sickness pill. So I didn't take ANYTHING because I didn't want to hurt my baby in anyway & I wanted to give her a fair chance in life. Could breast feeding while taking Paxil been the cause of my daughter to get Asperger's which is very rare in girls? Please e-mail me back and please look further into this.