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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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 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…
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Paxil Birth Defect Lawsuit
Side effects of Paxil, a popular antidepressant, have been linked to an increased risk of birth defects when taken during pregnancy, which could result in persistent pulmonary hypertension in newborns…