Paxil and PPHN
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN) is a potential side effect of Paxil when a mother takes this antidepressant during pregnancy. In fact, the results of a recent study showed that infants exposed to Paxil in the womb were six times more likely to develop PPHN than infants whose mothers did not take the drug.
Did you or a loved one take Paxil during pregnancy? Was your child born with PPHN? It is possible that you may have a valid lawsuit and can seek financial compensation for your child’s injuries. This compensation can help you pay for medical expenses and continued medical care. By consulting a Paxil litigation attorney at Tracey Law Firm, you can learn more about your options and your rights in this regard.
What is Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn?
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn occurs when an infant’s circulation system does not adapt to breathing outside the womb. It is a rare and life-threatening medical condition that involves the lungs not receiving enough blood due to the ductus arteriosus (a fetal blood vessel that directs blood away from the lungs while the fetus is in the womb) not closing off permanently as it should. Blood therefore continues to be directed away from the lungs. Most often PPHN occurs in full-term or post-term infants who had a difficult birth. Insufficient oxygen during delivery or infections may also lead to PPHN.
How a Paxil Litigation Lawyer Can Help
PPHN is a very serious medical condition that can permanently affect your child’s life. Medical care for the treatment of PPHN is expensive and the emotional trauma associated with this condition can also be severe. A Paxil litigation lawyer can review your situation and determine whether Paxil may have been the cause of your child’s condition. By filing a lawsuit and representing you in court our attorney can help you recover the financial compensation you need and can also take another step in proving that Paxil is a dangerous drug.
If your child is suffering from PPHN, contact the Tracey Law Firm to talk to a Paxil Litigation attorney about your options.