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Paxil attorneys are ready to help you with your lawsuit claim. Did you know that it has been discovered that Paxil and other drugs in the same class-selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI)-can cause a condition called akathisia (severe inner restlessness) that in turn is associated with suicidal tendencies? It has also been discovered that GlaxoSmithKline, maker of the popular antidepressant drug Paxil, may have hidden dangerous facts about this drug and allegedly misrepresented data on prescribing Paxil to children.

In June 2004, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer filed a lawsuit accusing GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) of burying several studies that indicated Paxil was ineffective in the treatment of children and adolescents and may increase suicidal thoughts. The lawsuit, filed in New York State Supreme Court, also accuses Glaxo officials of misrepresenting data on the prescribing of Paxil to children.

In response to the lawsuit, Glaxo published the results of nine pediatric clinical trials showing Paxil is mostly ineffective in treating children and may actually increase the risk of suicidal tendencies.

As a result of these distressing statistics, lawsuits are being filed by parents of children and adolescents, as well as adult patients currently using Paxil regarding its potentially disabling and deadly side effects and withdrawal effects. Have you suffered from dependency or addiction to Paxil or from any of its side effects? Has your child been harboring more suicidal or violent thoughts that may be linked with his or her use of Paxil? Contact an experienced and reputable Paxil attorney now.

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On this site, you will find law firms staffed with qualified and experienced paxil attorneys who focus their practices in cases such as these. These Paxil attorneys are Lead Counsel Rated, which means, among other things, that they have been practicing for several years, dedicate themselves to this type of legal issue, and are in good standing with their local bar associations.

Plaintiffs in cases such as these typically seek to recover damages for medical costs, lost wages and pain and suffering. The Paxil attorneys featured here will handle your inquiry quickly and responsibly. If the Paxil attorney feels that further discussion and investigation is warranted, he or she will guide you through the process and provide you with quality representation when necessary.

If you have suffered a personal injury as a result of taking the drug Paxil, now is the time to assert your rights. Contact one of our experienced Paxil attorneys now to file your claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Paxil?
  Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride) is an antidepressant medication that is part of a family of drugs called selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Paxil is sold as Seroxat outside of the … more
• How does Paxil work?
  Depression and anxiety disorders are believed to be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. One of these chemicals is serotonin, which helps send electrical signals from one nerve cell to … more
• What are the Paxil side effects?
  Common side effects include: • headache; • tremor, nervousness, or anxiety; • urinary retention, constipation; • tachycardia (sudden, rapid racing of the … more
• What is Akathisia?
  Akathisia refers to the peculiar state of mental and motor restlessness that cause a state of "inner agitation." A person suffering from Akathisia is acutely aware of the strong desire … more
• What is depression?
  It is estimated that 19 million Americans suffer from depression every year. Depression is not a weakness or a character flaw-it is an actual medical illness leading to intense feelings of sadness … more