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Paxil is a drug that treats depression, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder. This would be a wonderful drug if it didn’t have life-threatening side effects. There is an enormous spectrum of Paxil side effects, ranging from mild to quite severe-even deadly. Paxil may cause you to have increased thoughts of suicide, especially if you are 18 years old or younger. Paxil affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

The main focus in the news has been the dangerous effects Paxil has on adolescents and it’s dangerous withdrawal symptoms, but now there is a growing concern about how it affects pregnant women. Although there is no actual controlled study showing the effects of Paxil on a developing baby, some evidence has showed dangers can occur more often when Paxil is taken in later stages of the pregnancy. In August 2004, Health Canada warned that Paxil taken during late pregnancy might be putting babies at risk. They reported this after international and Canadian reports indicated some newborns, especially if the mother used a newer antidepressant like Paxil during the final three months of pregnancy, developed complications at birth requiring prolonged hospitalization, breathing support and a feeding tube. The reported symptoms in the babies included feeding and/or breathing difficulties, seizures, muscle rigidity, jitters and constant crying. Since there is also a lack of information regarding the safety of breastfeeding while taking Paxil, many women and obstetricians are frustrated with the lack of guidelines available to make informed decisions.

If you or someone you love has experienced horrible side effects from taking Paxil, you may want to contact an attorney who is experienced in working with victims of Paxil side effects. Your legal rights depend upon your contacting an attorney within a timely manner after the discovery that you are suffering from Paxil side effects. A Paxil lawyer can help you with your lawsuit on the dangerous side effects associated with the long-term use of Paxil.