Paxil Birth Defect Lawsuits Settled For $1.14B
GlaxoSmithKline has reportedly agreed to pay more than $1 billion to settle hundreds of Paxil birth defect lawsuits, as part of an effort to resolve their Paxil and Avandia litigation.
Tag Archives: Paxil Birth Defect
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Paxil, Avandia Lawsuits Result in $2.3B Liability Charge for Glaxo
GlaxoSmithKline has announced that it is setting aside $2.36 billion to cover the costs of Avandia lawsuits, Paxil lawsuits and to settle an investigation by the U.S. government into a…
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Paxil Settlements Reached in Hundreds of Birth Defect Lawsuits
GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to settle Paxil birth defect lawsuits brought on behalf of nearly 200 people. The settlements come after the company was hit with a $2.5 million verdict in…
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Paxil, Effexor, Other Antidepressants Linked to Miscarriages: Study
A new study suggests that side effects of Paxil, Effexor and other antidepressants could increase the risk of a miscarriage for pregnant women.
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Zoloft, Paxil During Pregnancy May Delay Child Development: Study
The results of a new study suggest that exposure to antidepressants like Zoloft and Paxil during pregnancy may delay infant developmental goals, such as sitting and walking.
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Paxil Lawsuits Have Resulted in Settlements Totaling Nearly $1 Billion
Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline has reportedly paid about $1 billion to settle Paxil lawsuits, including claims that their antidepressant caused birth defects, suicides, addiction and other problems. However, with another 600 Paxil…
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Paxil Lawsuit Over Birth Defects Results in $2.5M Award in Pennsylvania
In the first jury verdict out of more 600 Paxil lawsuits pending against GlaxoSmithKline PLC, a Pennsylvania jury has found that use of the antidepressant during pregnancy resulted in birth…
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Antidepressants During Pregnancy Double Pre-Term Birth Risk: Study
According to a new study, antidepressants like Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac can double the risk of preterm birth when taken during pregnancy, and may cause some newborns to suffer symptoms…
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Antidepressants Increase Risk of Birth Defects With First Trimester Use: Study
A new study involving birth defect side effects associated with antidepressant use during pregnancy found that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), like Zoloft and Celexa, can increase the risk of…
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Paxil Side Effects Linked to Birth Defects in 2001 According to Trial Testimony
Testimony from GlaxoSmithKline officials suggest that the drug company knew that side effects of Paxil could cause birth defects as early as 2001, lending some support to claims that the…
