Paxil - Birth Defects And PPHN in Newborns
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Paxil and Paxil CR are common trade names for a drug called Paroxetine manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline and prescribed widely in the US to treat depression.
The FDA has advised patients that Paxil should usually not be taken during pregnancy. The FDA has reported that Paxil may increase birth defects when taken by pregnant women, specifically heart defects.
If you took Paxil during pregnancy then please contact The Law Offices of Robert Davis for a free case review at 800-529-5072 now. A fast and free case review will determine if you are eligible to receive monetary compensation. Use the form on this page to send an instant email message to our attorneys at any hour of any day.
Update: Paxil has now been shown to cause PPHN (Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn). This is a serious, and potentially deadly birth defect. Learn to spot warning signs of PPH and be alert if you have taken Paxil during pregnancy.