Paxil
Paxil Lawsuits: Side Effects of AntiDepressant Linked To Birth Defects, Heart Malformation
Paxil Side Effects Victim Represented By Parker Waichman LLP Attorneys. In 2005, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) warned that the antidepressant Paxil had been linked to an increased risk of birth defects, particularly heart defects, and asked GlaxoSmithKline to modify the drug's labeling to reflect this risk. The Paxil birth … [Read more...] about Paxil Lawsuits: Side Effects of AntiDepressant Linked To Birth Defects, Heart Malformation
Paxil Side Effects Lawsuits; Birth Defects & Heart Defects, Malformation
Paxil Side Effects Information & Facts. News Article Paxil and other SSRI's may be causing birth defects. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor use may Increase Risk of Septal Defects in July 2011, the Obstetrics & Gynecology Journal suggested the use of certain SSRI medications, specifically Fluoxetine (Prozac) and Paroxetine … [Read more...] about Paxil Side Effects Lawsuits; Birth Defects & Heart Defects, Malformation
Glaxo Reaches Record $3B Settlement to Resolve Paxil
$3 Billion Settlement to Resolve Paxil. GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to pay a record settlement to resolve charges that it illegally marketed some of its drugs, including Paxil and Wellbutrin. The $3 billion settlement with the U. S. Justice Department will also resolve charges that Glaxo failed to report important safety data to the … [Read more...] about Glaxo Reaches Record $3B Settlement to Resolve Paxil
Paxil Study was Ghostwritten
Paxil Study was Ghostwritten. Five psychiatrists, including a Harvard doctor, have been accused of scientific misconduct for allegedly allowing their names to appear as authors on a ghostwritten Paxil study, though the article's content was in actuality controlled by the drug's maker. The allegation was made by Dr. Jay … [Read more...] about Paxil Study was Ghostwritten
Glaxo Settling Paxil Birth Defect Lawsuit
Glaxo Settling Paxil Birth Defect Lawsuit. The maker of Paxil has settled nearly every birth defect lawsuit scheduled to go to trial in Philadelphia, PA over the next eight months. According to a report in the National Law Journal, only one lawsuit in the mass tort Paxil program has gone to trial so far. Paxil belongs to … [Read more...] about Glaxo Settling Paxil Birth Defect Lawsuit
ADA Zinc in Denture Creams
Denture Creams Zinc Poisoning. The American Dental Association (ADA) has weighed in on the controversy surrounding zinc-containing denture creams. In a statement issued February 19, the ADA said case reports in the scientific literature indicate a possible association between excessive use of zinc-containing denture creams … [Read more...] about ADA Zinc in Denture Creams
No Preemption in Paxil Suicide Case
Paxil Lawsuit Not Preempted. A lawsuit filed by the family of a young woman who committed suicide after taking Paxil will go forward, after an appeals court ruled that it is not preempted. Paxil is one of a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and has been approved to treat symptoms of depression, … [Read more...] about No Preemption in Paxil Suicide Case
Mildly Depressed Patients Not Helped Much by Antidepressants
Mildly Depressed Patients With Antidepressants Questioned. The wisdom of treating mildly depressed people with antidepressants like Paxil is being questioned by a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). In the U.S., antidepressants are used by nearly 15 million adults every year. … [Read more...] about Mildly Depressed Patients Not Helped Much by Antidepressants
Paxil Lawsuit Settlements Amount to $1 Billion So Far
Paxil Lawsuit Settlements. Paxil lawsuit settlements have been detailed in a report on Bloomberg.com. According to court papers and other sources, GlaxoSmithKline has paid about $1 billion to settle Paxil lawsuits involving suicide, birth defects and other issues. Those settlements include about 10 birth-defect cases, … [Read more...] about Paxil Lawsuit Settlements Amount to $1 Billion So Far
Glaxo Accused Paxil Birth Defect Risks
Glaxo Accused Of Ignoring Paxil Birth Defect Risks. Last week we wrote that drug maker GlaxoSmithKline Plc was scheduled to defend itself in a Philadelphia court this week over allegations its blockbuster antidepressant Paxil, (generic: paroxetine) can lead to birth defects when taken by pregnant woman. Bloomberg.com … [Read more...] about Glaxo Accused Paxil Birth Defect Risks
Settlement Proposed in Paxil Class Action Lawsuit
Paxil Class Action Lawsuit. A settlement has been proposed in the so-called Paxil "split pill" class action lawsuit. According to a press release, if approved, the settlement will provide up to $28 million to claimants and their insurance companies. Paxil is part of a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake … [Read more...] about Settlement Proposed in Paxil Class Action Lawsuit
Paxil Lawsuit Filed in Canada
GlaxoSmithKline Paxil Lawsuit. A woman in Brampton, Canada—29-year-old Shannon Cote—has alleged that 10-year-old son's health problems are directly related to the antidepressant Paxil (Paroxetine) that was prescribed to her during pregnancy. She is now pursuing legal action against the drug manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline. Although … [Read more...] about Paxil Lawsuit Filed in Canada
Judge Reverses Preemption Ruling In Paxil Case
Preemption Ruling In Paxil Case. Father Rick Tucker, an Indiana Catholic priest for over 26 years committed suicide after having taken the antidepressant Paxil in August 2000 for 22 days; he shot himself in the head with a .25 caliber pistol at age 55. Tucker was prescribed Paxil by his family doctor. The case, which was … [Read more...] about Judge Reverses Preemption Ruling In Paxil Case
Paxil Investigation Appears to Be Growing
Paxil Probe Said to Be Growing. An investigation into the antidepressant Paxil appears to be getting bigger. According to The Wall Street Journal, GlaxoSmithKline has confirmed that a previously disclosed Colorado-based Justice Department investigation of marketing practices now also includes the Boston U.S. attorney's … [Read more...] about Paxil Investigation Appears to Be Growing
Antidepressant Warning for Kids Did Not Increase Teen Suicide Rate
Antidepressant Warning for Kids. A caution against the use of antidepressants in children and adolescents did not have the dire consequences some feared. Doctors assumed a rise in teen suicide resulted from a sharp fall in antidepressant use among children and youth. Depression is the leading cause of suicide, the third-largest … [Read more...] about Antidepressant Warning for Kids Did Not Increase Teen Suicide Rate
BBC: Glaxo Hid Safety Concerns Related to Seroxat (Paxil)
Safety Concerns Related To Seroxat. According to journalists at the BBC, GlaxoSmithKline intentionally distorted and covered up damaging information about their antidepressant Seroxat and its link to an increased risk of suicide in children. Researchers for the BBC documentary series Panorama obtained three critical … [Read more...] about BBC: Glaxo Hid Safety Concerns Related to Seroxat (Paxil)
GlaxoSmithKline Reaches Paxil Settlement
GlaxoSmithKline Paxil Settlement. GlaxoSmithKline PLC has agreed to pay $63.8 million to settle a lawsuit's claims that it promoted its antidepressant drug Paxil for use by children and adolescents while withholding negative information about the medication's safety and effectiveness. Actual payments to consumers will depend on … [Read more...] about GlaxoSmithKline Reaches Paxil Settlement
Antidepressant Makers Ordered To Cite Suicidal Risk In Labeling
Antidepressant Suicidal Risk In Labeling. The health ministry has ordered drugmakers to revise the labeling for their antidepressant drugs to include a warning on an increased risk of suicide, the first order of its kind in Japan, according to ministry officials. Twelve types of drugs will be subject to the measure, the officials … [Read more...] about Antidepressant Makers Ordered To Cite Suicidal Risk In Labeling
FDA Halts Distribution of Drugs Paxil CR, Avandamet
Distribution of Drugs Paxil CR. The Food and Drug Administration halted distribution Friday of the popular antidepressant Paxil CR and the diabetes drug Avandamet, citing concerns about manufacturing problems. FDA officials said the medications made by the British pharmaceutical company Glaxo-SmithKline Inc. showed signs … [Read more...] about FDA Halts Distribution of Drugs Paxil CR, Avandamet
Study Backs Antidepressant-Suicide Link
Antidepressant-Suicide Link. A study of nearly 2,800 British adults and children bolsters the evidence that patients are prone to suicidal impulses when they are first put on antidepressants. But it found no difference in risk between newer and older drugs. The study looked at four drugs and found that suicidal thoughts … [Read more...] about Study Backs Antidepressant-Suicide Link
Glaxo Accused of Hiding Drug Defects
GlaxoSmithKline Drug Defects. Aggressive New York State Attorney-General Eliot Spitzer is suing drug giant GlaxoSmithKline over alleged fraudulent research, adding to the woes of the global pharmaceutical industry. Already reeling from a lack of new wonder drugs in the pipeline and the ending of patents on a number of blockbuster … [Read more...] about Glaxo Accused of Hiding Drug Defects
N.Y. State Sues Glaxo Over Use of Paxil
Glaxo Lawsuit Over Its Drug Paxil. Information according to a lawsuit filed today by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. The lawsuit, filed in New York State Supreme Court, said Glaxo suppressed four studies that failed to demonstrate the drug was effective in treating children and adolescents and suggested a … [Read more...] about N.Y. State Sues Glaxo Over Use of Paxil
GlaxoSmithKline Hit by Lawsuit
Lawsuit Against GlaxoSmithKline Over Drug Paxil. New York State's attorney general Eliot Spitzer said Wednesday he was suing U.K.-based GlaxoSmithKline for allegedly concealing information about the antidepressant drug Paxil. The lawsuit, filed in New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan, accused the company of "repeated and … [Read more...] about GlaxoSmithKline Hit by Lawsuit
New York AG Files Suit Against GlaxoSmithKline
GlaxoSmithKline Concealed Efficacy And Safety Issues. The New York Attorney General's Office filed suit Wednesday against ‘GlaxoSmithKline’, alleging that the pharmaceutical giant concealed efficacy and safety issues concerning the use of the company's antidepressant medication Paxil in children. Based in London, … [Read more...] about New York AG Files Suit Against GlaxoSmithKline
Antidepressant Drug Users Suicide, Suffer from Depression
Antidepressant Drug Users More Likely to Consider Suicide. Some 48,000,000 Americans or approximately 1 in every 4 have taken prescription medications such Paxil, Zoloft and Prozac, results of the First Sedona Life Quality Study* show; yet 57% of them reported that they continue to feel depression, stress, and anxiety. The … [Read more...] about Antidepressant Drug Users Suicide, Suffer from Depression
Caution In Use of Drugs For Depression
Drugs For Depression Warning Signs. Millions of patients taking popular antidepressants need close watching for the warning signs of suicide or other serious mental health problems, especially when the powerful drugs are first started or their dosage is changed, federal health officials cautioned Monday. The advisory from the Food … [Read more...] about Caution In Use of Drugs For Depression
Drug Report Barred By FDA
Drug Report Has Been Barred. A scientist at the Food and Drug Administration has been barred from publicly presenting his finding that several leading antidepressants may increase the risk of suicidal behaviors among children, according to sources inside the FDA. FDA medical officer Andrew Mosholder was to present his report … [Read more...] about Drug Report Barred By FDA
Youth Suicide, Antidepressant Link Explored
Antidepressant May be Leading To Suicidal Activity. Concerned about studies that showed antidepressant drugs may be leading some youths to suicidal activity, the Food and Drug Administration on Monday issued a public health advisory telling doctors to be especially careful in prescribing them. The agency, which has been … [Read more...] about Youth Suicide, Antidepressant Link Explored
Woman Sues Over Drug
The Maker Of Paxil Drug Are Being Sued. An area woman is suing the maker of Paxil, an antidepressant, in the death of her husband in 2001. In a lawsuit filed on Thursday in Litchfield Superior Court, Erin Hopey, the widow of the late Douglas Bruce Hopey, and administer of his estate claims SmithKline Beecham Corporation, the maker … [Read more...] about Woman Sues Over Drug
Paxil – Is It Safe for Children?
Paxil For Children With Depression? The UK's Committee on Safety of Medicines recently issued a "Dear Colleague" letter advising physicians not to use paroxetine (Paxil), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), to treat children and adolescents with depression. The FDA has recently followed suit. Should physicians stop … [Read more...] about Paxil – Is It Safe for Children?
Mom Wants ‘SUICIDAL’ Drug Banned
Suicidal Drug Are Being Banned. June 14, 2003 -- A New Jersey mother whose daughter mutilated herself while on the controversial anti-depressant drug Paxil called yesterday for a ban on its use to treat children. The call for a ban comes hot on the heels of alarming new research released earlier this week that claims depressed … [Read more...] about Mom Wants ‘SUICIDAL’ Drug Banned
British Warn Against Paxil For Children
Paxil May Cause Suicidal Thoughts. Children and adolescents should not be given the anti-depressant Paxil, British health regulators said Tuesday after new research indicated that the risk of suicidal thoughts and self harm is higher in youngsters taking the drug. The drug, which is called Seroxat outside the United States and is … [Read more...] about British Warn Against Paxil For Children
British Regulators Warn Against Paxil For Kids
Paxil Risk Of Suicidal Thoughts. Children and adolescents should not be given the anti-depressant Paxil, British health regulators said Tuesday after new research indicates that the risk of suicidal thoughts and self harm is higher in youngsters taking the drug. The drug, which is called Seroxat outside the United States and is … [Read more...] about British Regulators Warn Against Paxil For Kids
