Heart Defects and Paxil

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) issued a Public Health Advisory in December of 2005 that warned doctors and patients of the potential for Paxil (paroxetine) to cause an increased risk of congenital heart defects in infants due to exposure to Paxil in the womb. This advisory was based upon two separate studies conducted by Swedish and U.S. researchers. Congenital heart defects are just one of the birth defects which may result from a woman taking Paxil or other SSRI antidepressants while pregnant.

The most common forms of heart defects which may be linked to Paxil include atrial septal defects or ventricular septal defects. These are holes in the walls of the chambers of the heart. Congenital heart defects are treatable when they are caught in time, and your child may then be able to lead a normal, productive life with few related problems.

If you or a loved one took Paxil during pregnancy and your child was born with a congenital heart defect, contact a Paxil litigation attorney at Tracey Law Firm today. You may be entitled to significant financial compensation and we can assist you with this. We represent clients throughout the entire U.S. and have been helping victims of dangerous drugs for over 15 years.

Dealing with a case involving Paxil and heart defects can be difficult. It will require extensive financial resources to launch a full investigation and to work with experts in the field, as well as aggressive negotiation and litigation skills. At Tracey Law Firm our skilled pharmaceutical litigation attorneys have what you’re looking for in your legal representation. We’re not afraid of going up against pharmaceutical giants such as GlaxoSmithKline to bring them to justice for your child’s heart defects. We will do everything in our power to prove their liability and help you recover maximum financial compensation.

Contact a Paxil litigation lawyer at our firm if you believe your child suffered heart defects because of Paxil.