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drug_recall paxilWhat is Paxil?
Paxil is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) doctor-prescribed medication that has been approved for marketing in the United States to treat depression, panic disorder, social phobia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Although the manufacturer of Paxil states that it is non-addictive, scientific studies indicate otherwise. A comprehensive listing of these studies/articles can be found in a class action complaint filed in California by 35 people who experienced "severe withdrawal reactions" while trying to stop taking the drug.
What are SSRIs?
“SSRI” stands for Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor. The more well known SSRIs are Prozac (Elli Lilly and Company), Zoloft (Pfizer) and Paxil (Glaxo SmithKline). Serotonin is one of hundreds of chemicals that affect brain function. It is not known how SSRIs really work, but because it was once thought that depressed people have low serotonin levels, it was thought that increasing the levels of serotonin may relieve a depressed condition. Serotonin has long been associated with violence and suicide.
What are the possible withdrawal effects of Paxil?
Based on the available scientific evidence, Paxil causes dependency/withdrawal syndrome in a significant percentage of those who take it. Individuals trying to come off of Paxil usually experience one or more of the following complaints:
“jolting electric ‘zaps,’ dizziness, light headedness, crying spells, vertigo, coordination problems, gait disturbances, sweating, extreme nausea, vomiting, high fever, abdominal discomfort, flu symptoms, anorexia, diarrhea, agitation, tremulousness, irritability, aggression, sleep disturbance, nightmares, tremor, confusion, memory and concentration difficulties, lethargy, malaise, weakness and general fatigue.”
What are the possible side effects of Paxil?
In addition to the above, some people who take Paxil become aggressive, violent and even suicidal. There may be some early indications of a problem preceding these reactions, such as extreme agitation or unbearable inner restlessness (akathisia or hyperkinesia).
Use of the anti-depressant drug Paxil during pregnancy has been linked to a very serious birth defect in infants - PPHN<...
The manufacturer of the popular antidepressant Paxil is facing yet another lawsuit filed by a South Carolina couple who claim the drug directly caused their daughter to suffer a birth defect.
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Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline PLC is facing two new lawsuits that allege their popular antidepressant drug, Paxil, causes serious birth defects including heart abnormalities and deaths when used during pregnancy.
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