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Paxil Linked To Causing PPHN In Newborn Babies

Paxil is an antidepression prescription drug that is supposed to restore the level of serotonin in the brain, thereby altering one's mood. Paxil is used to treat:

Anxiety disorders
Depression
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorders
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (involves severe premenstrual symptoms)

Paxil and Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborns

The prescription drug Paxil has been linked to severe, life threatening side effects in babies born to mothers who took Paxil during pregnancy.

The condition is known as persistent pulmonary hypertension in newborns, or PPHN, and is often fatal.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that mothers who take Paxil are six times more likely to have infants born with PPHN.

If you or someone you know took Paxil and had a child born with birth defects, contact a Paxil lawyer at our firm for a free and confidential case evaluation to learn how we may be able to help you.

Paxil Birth Defect FDA Warning

The FDA cautions Paxil users of the following:

"A recently published case-control study has shown that infants born to mothers who took selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) after the 20th week of pregnancy were 6 times more likely to have persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) than infants born to mothers who did not take antidepressants during pregnancy. Neonatal PPHN is associated with significant morbidity and mortality."

Paxil Birth Defect Lawyer

The FDA recommends healthcare professionals carefully weigh the potential risks and benefits of using Paxil. Never stop taking any medication without first consulting your physician.

Having a child born with PPHN can be incredibly difficult for a family. There are medical bills, long nights in the hospital, and the uncertainty that comes along with not knowing whether or not your baby will ever have a chance to grow up.

Free and Confidential Case Evaluation with a Paxil Lawyer

Our Paxil birth defect lawyers are actively investigating cases of pregnant mothers who took Paxil and had children born with birth defects such as persistent pulmonary hypertension. If you or someone you love took Paxil and had a child born with PPHN or a major birth defect, contact a Paxil birth defect lawyer at our law firm today. We want to help.

Paxil® is a registered trademark of GlaxoSmithKline and is used here only to identify the product in question.

This law firm is not associated with, sponsored by, or affiliated with the Food and Drug Administration or GlaxoSmithKline.