Paxil Lawsuits and Claims
Paxil lawsuit attorneys are ready to help you with your lawsuit claim. Did you know that it has been discovered that Paxil and other drugs in the same class-selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI)-can cause a condition called akathisia (severe inner restlessness) that in turn is associated with suicidal tendencies? It has also been discovered that GlaxoSmithKline, maker of the popular antidepressant drug Paxil, may have hidden dangerous facts about this drug and allegedly misrepresented data on prescribing Paxil to children.
In June 2004, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer filed a lawsuit accusing GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) of burying several studies that indicated Paxil was ineffective in the treatment of children and adolescents and may increase suicidal thoughts. The lawsuit, filed in New York State Supreme Court, also accuses Glaxo officials of misrepresenting data on the prescribing of Paxil to children.
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In response to the lawsuit, Glaxo published the results of nine pediatric clinical trials showing Paxil is mostly ineffective in treating children and may actually increase the risk of suicidal tendencies.
Over the years, the safety of Paxil has been questioned, and Paxil was never FDA approved for patients younger than the age 18 because of studies showing it was not effective. Over the years, adults using Paxil have filed lawsuits over adverse side effects and withdrawal problems. Now Glaxo is facing a number of lawsuits from U.S. parents of children and adolescents given Paxil after making claims the company has suppressed data showing the drug increased suicidal tendencies in young people.
As a result of these distressing statistics, lawsuits are being filed by parents of children and adolescents, as well as adult patients currently using Paxil regarding its potentially disabling and deadly side effects and withdrawal effects. Have you suffered from dependency or addiction to Paxil or from any of its side effects? Has your child been harboring more suicidal or violent thoughts that may be linked with his or her use of Paxil? Contact an experienced and reputable Paxil attorney now.
Lawyers Ready to Take Your Paxil Case
On this site, you will find law firms staffed with qualified and experienced attorneys who specialize in cases such as these. These lawyers are Lead Counsel members, which means, among other things, that they have been practicing for several years, dedicate themselves to this type of legal issue, and are in good standing with their local bar associations.
Plaintiffs in cases such as these typically seek to recover damages for medical costs, lost wages and pain and suffering. Click through on any of the firms listed on both sides of this page, and feel free to ask questions regarding your particular situation. The Paxil lawyers featured here will handle your inquiry quickly and responsibly. If the attorney feels that further discussion and investigation is warranted, he or she will guide you through the process and provide you with quality representation when necessary.
If you have suffered a personal injury as a result of taking the drug Paxil, now is the time to assert your rights. Contact one of our experienced Paxil lawyers now to file your claim.