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If your child has birth defects caused by Paxil, you need to stay abreast of news concerning Paxil. You may be able to file a Paxil lawsuit and get compensation for your child's pain and suffering. In this section, keep up to date the the latest news and warnings on Paxil. To see if you may qualify for a Paxil lawsuit, fill out this simple form today.

Paxil linked to birth defects

September 30, 2005 (mydna.com)

GlaxoSmithKline Inc. (GSK) has issued a warning to physicians concerning their anti-depression drug Paxil, as it may put women at an added risk for birth defects when compared to similar mental health medications.

Glaxo adds birth defect caution to Paxil label

September 27, 2005 (reuters.com)

GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK.L: Quote, Profile, Research) (GSK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is alerting physicians about a study suggesting the company's antidepressant Paxil may be more likely to be linked to birth defects than similar drugs, U.S. regulators said on Tuesday.

Paxil's Birth Defects Warning Strengthened

September 27, 2005 (scoopt.com)

The FDA and the drug company GlaxoSmithKline are alerting doctors about a new study on major birth defects seen in babies born to women who took the antidepressant Paxil during the first trimester of pregnancy. "Healthcare professionals are advised to carefully weigh the potential risks and benefits of using [Paxil] in women during pregnancy and to discuss these findings as well as treatment alternatives with their patients," the FDA says in a news release.

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