The FDA reclassified Paxil as a Category D drug in 2005 following nearly a decade of research that indicated there were great risks that hadn't previously been communicated to patients. Specifically those risks are related to use of the antidepressant by pregnant women. This reclassification means Paxil will no longer be prescribed to women who have become pregnant or are planning to but because it took so long for that move to happen, many women and their children are already suffering. Those who used the drug unknowingly increased the chances that their newborn would have serious Paxil birth defects like
omphalocele and believe the makers of the drug, GlaxoSmithKline, were negligent by not warning them sooner.
Many of the children born with Paxil birth defects require surgery shortly after birth in order to correct the issues they're facing and Omphalocele is one of them. Omphalocele occurs when the abdominal muscles don't keep organs like the liver or intestines inside the abdomen sac, which can in turn lead to more health problems that require additional medical treatment. Treatment of this kind is very expensive and only adds to stress felt by the families that have children with Omphalocele.
With the escalating costs of healthcare, the financial burden of treatment for Omphalocele is only going to get worse. There's no way these families could have prepared for these added medical expenses on top of just giving birth, which alone can be costly. It's why so many of these victims are moving forward with a
prescription drug lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline. They believe it's necessary to hold the drug company accountable for the damage caused by Paxil.
If you'd like to learn more about how to file a Paxil lawsuit related to your child's Omphalocele, you need to speak with a Paxil attorney that has previously worked on a similar case. Experience in these cases cannot be overvalued when determining if you have a case worth pursuing because you don't want to be receiving guidance that isn't credible. The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, have a Paxil lawyer who will provide you with a free legal consultation. Taking this step will allow you to ask questions about how Paxil caused your child's Omphalocele and what others in your situation have done in order to receive financial compensation. If it's determined that you have a
Paxil lawsuit that can be won, then you'll already have a relationship with an attorney from Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley.
