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Are there any special considerations in a case involving Paxil?
Paxil was approved by the FDA for treating depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder and social anxiety disorder in 1992. The FDA later approved the use of Paxil for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, in 2001. At that time, however, the FDA also required that Paxil’s manufacturer increase the level of warnings to deal with the fact that the manufacturer had never adequately warned of the serious side effects many people suffered when attempting to withdraw from Paxil. In fact, Paxil had, at that point, been marketed for years as being non-habit forming when, in fact, many patients continued to use it simply to avoid the severe withdrawal symptoms.
If you or your loved one suffered serious side effects from withdrawal or were unable to discontinue using Paxil, you may have a case against the manufacturer for not emphasizing this information. Depending on when you started taking Paxil, you may also have a case against your doctor if, in fact, the warnings had been changed before you started taking Paxil and your doctor never adequately warned you about the problems with withdrawing from Paxil.
Another issue arises in that the FDA never approved Paxil for use in treating depression and other mental disorders in children. Nonetheless, Paxil’s manufacturer promoted the use of Paxil for children for many years. Paxil does not appear to adequately treat children suffering from depression. In addition, the use of Paxil has been linked to increased suicidal tendencies in children and adolescents. If your child used Paxil and attempted or committed suicide, you probably have a cause for damages against the manufacturer. You may also have a cause of action against your child’s doctor. Although Paxil was promoted as helping children, the FDA did not approve it for that use and your child’s doctor should have been aware of that.
Finally, Paxil has been linked with increased suicidal and homicidal tendencies in adults. Again, this appears to be a tendency that the manufacturer was aware of but chose to downplay or ignore. If your loved one committed or attempted suicide while taking Paxil, you may have a claim against the manufacturer. |
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Was Paxil approved by FDA? Why was it prescribed? What are the adverse side effects of taking Paxil?
What is the statute of limitations in a case alleging suicidal tendencies or severe withdrawal symptoms caused by Paxil?
It seems like common knowledge that Paxil causes increased suicidal tendencies and that some people can’t stop taking it due to the side effects of withdrawal. Why should I go to an attorney when it seems that I should be able to negotiate a settlement with the company on my own? Or would there be a benefit to joining a class action in my case?
Are there any special considerations in a case involving Paxil?
What are the major legal issues involved in a case when someone has been injured by Paxil?
What defenses are the drug manufacturer and/or my doctor likely to use?
What types of damages are available in a case involving an injury caused by Paxil?
My child’s doctor prescribed Paxil for her to treat her depression. She attempted suicide and, while she survived, she suffered significant brain damage. We believe her use of Paxil led to her suicide attempt. How do we prove this?
My wife had Paxil prescribed for her but decided to quit taking it without talking to her doctor. She suffered terrible withdrawal symptoms, including intense dizziness and vertigo which caused her to fall down a flight of stairs and seriously injure herself. How can we prove that the drug caused her dizzy spells? Will our damages be reduced because she decided on her own to stop taking the drug?
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