Paxil and the Conditions It’s Supposed to Treat

Paxil is a drug that’s come under a high degree of scrutiny recently, and there are several reasons for this development. Serious side effects have been linked to Paxil, including physical manifestations that include nausea, vomiting, dizziness and the like as well as the potential for leading to birth defects in the children who are born to mothers who take Paxil in the early stages of pregnancy.

There have even been allegations that Paxil is addictive, and that the manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, not only knew about this but marketed the drug as non-addictive knowingly. These allegations have yet to be proven, but regardless, the preceding passages should paint the picture of a highly controversial drug.

Rather than continue to add to the materials that are available that will tell you all about the alleged problems with Paxil, we’d like to take the opportunity to describe the two main conditions that Paxil was meant to treat. However, if you have been injured or suffered as a result of taking this medication, contact a Paxil lawyer at Williams Kherkher immediately to schedule a free initial consultation.

Depression

Depression is both a physical and emotional condition, and its wake on everyone whom it affects is marked and sometimes tragic. Depression is a condition that can lead to changes in people’s behavior, appetite, thinking and even physical health. Depression also occurs in degrees, so to speak, and can be much more severe in some than in others. There are no sure-fire symptoms to depression, and its onset can be very subtle and difficult to pinpoint. However, generally speaking, there is evidence that those suffering from depression have a different manner in which brain waves are transmitted, and Paxil was meant to help correct that imbalance.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD may seem like a relatively new condition, but it’s been around for some time. In fact, some statistical estimates state that as many as 3 million Americans suffer from some form or degree of OCD. OCD is a condition of extreme anxiety in the brain that can lead to panic attacks and feelings of unreasonable guilt and fear. These thoughts and feeling are considered the “obsessive” aspect of OCD, while the “compulsive” variable often involves strange actions that are meant to deal with these thoughts, such as getting up 12 times per night to make sure that the door is locked after panicking that someone is trying to break into your home.

Overall

In general, Paxil was and is somewhat helpful in treating these conditions in some people, but not in others. If you have been injured or suffered as a result of taking Paxil, contact a Paxil attorney at Williams Kherkher immediately.