An analysis by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Center for Health Statistics presented that
more than one in every 10 Americans use antidepressants. The results of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys conducted from 1988 to 1994 showed that this number were up nearly 400 percent between 2005 and 2008.
Moreover, women are two and a half times more likely to take antidepressant drugs than men, and whites are more likely than blacks to use the drugs, according to the survey results.
In general, antidepressant drugs are supposed to reduce extreme sadness, hopelessness and lack of enthusiasm in life that are classic in people suffering from depression. These drugs also treat other conditions, such as obsessive compulsive disorder, premenstrual syndrome, chronic pain, and eating disorders. Depression is considered a disorder of the brain. Its causes could be from psychological, genetic, environmental and biochemical factors like drug and alcohol intake.
People in a state of depression may experience the feelings of guilt, regret, worthlessness, helplessness, hopelessness and self-hatred. Oversleeping and insomnia are also common problems of depressed persons. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the criteria for depression include fatigue, migraines, digestive problems, social withdrawal, and reduced sex drive.
In extreme cases, other symptoms include unpleasant hallucinations, memory loss, poor concentration, psychosis and suicide.
In extreme depression cases, unpleasant hallucinations, psychosis, memory loss, poor concentration and suicide are among the symptoms. Most of the patients consider both. However, according to various clinical studies and researches, antidepressant like Paxil increases the risk of suicide instead of treating depression. The FDA has already released different cautions regarding Paxil intake.
Thus, Paxil users should consult their doctor immediately if they have doubts on how it is working on them. Presently, numerous Paxil Lawsuit is being pursued against GlaxoSmithKline, its manufacturer. The lawsuits claimed that the company has been fully-aware of the negative side effects of the drug yet they still continued selling it. To avoid unfavorable results, consumers should always consult a doctor first before taking any medication. Affected patients aim to receive a financial compensation from the company. To know more about Paxil lawsuits, patients are advised to seek legal advice.
