Paxil
The Fort Worth firm of McGartland & Borchardt, LLP represents patients harmed by prescription drugs, such as Paxil. Doctors prescribe Paxil (paroxetine) to treat depression and anxiety disorders.
However, recent studies have linked the use of Paxil by pregnant women to birth defects.
Heath care professionals are required, as of December 2005, to discuss with pregnant women or those attempting to become pregnant that there are potential risks to the unborn fetus for those taking Paxil.
Specifically, researchers have noted a link between the use of Paxil by pregnant women and heart defects in their newborn children.
Studies have uncovered that women who take Paxil during the first three months of their pregnancy are twice as likely to have a child born with a heart defect as compared to other women who did not take Paxil or took a different antidepressant during the first trimester.
If you or a loved one have been or may be prescribed Paxil and you have unanswered questions, please contact defective prescription drug lawyers of McGartland & Borchardt, LLP at 817-332-9300 or contact us online for a free consultation.
However, recent studies have linked the use of Paxil by pregnant women to birth defects.
Heath care professionals are required, as of December 2005, to discuss with pregnant women or those attempting to become pregnant that there are potential risks to the unborn fetus for those taking Paxil.
Specifically, researchers have noted a link between the use of Paxil by pregnant women and heart defects in their newborn children.
Studies have uncovered that women who take Paxil during the first three months of their pregnancy are twice as likely to have a child born with a heart defect as compared to other women who did not take Paxil or took a different antidepressant during the first trimester.
If you or a loved one have been or may be prescribed Paxil and you have unanswered questions, please contact defective prescription drug lawyers of McGartland & Borchardt, LLP at 817-332-9300 or contact us online for a free consultation.