GlaxoSmithKline’s Alleged Knowledge of Withdrawal Symptoms
If you are reading this area of our Web site, it probably means you have taken Paxil or maybe a loved one has. If you have suffered or know some who has suffered from taking Paxil or even more importantly for stopping the drug protocol, it is good to know what legal rights you have and what legal action has already been taken against the manufacturer of Paxil. GlaxoSmithKline is the British pharmaceutical company that manufacturers paroxetine or Paxil, as is the name it is sold under in the United States.
GlaxoSmithKline has a class action suit that has been filed again them. The claim of the lawsuit is that patients who were prescribed Paxil suffered rather severe withdrawal reactions when they stopped taking the drug. They were not warned of these potential withdrawal symptoms they experienced. The plaintiffs claim that GlaxoSmithKline was aware of these adverse withdrawal symptoms but did not warn patients.
The following is a general list of just some of the withdrawal reactions of Paxil:
- Dizziness
- Light-headedness
- Anorexia
- Diarrhea
- Sweating
- Lack of coordination
- Discomfort
- Flu symptoms
- Vertigo
- Vomiting
- High fever
- Aggression
- Sleep disturbance
- Nightmares
- Myalgia
- Tremulousness
- Irritability
Working with a Paxil Lawyer
If you have had issues with taking Paxil, you need to speak with a Paxil lawyer. This is an example of a class action lawsuit that was filed again GlaxoSmithKline. However, it does not mean you too would have to pursue this same legal step. When you speak to a Paxil lawyer from Williams Kherkher, you will get an understanding of what legal options you have.
Williams Kherkher offers a free initial consultation. At this first meeting, you need to describe the exact medical issues you have had. They could be from when you stopped taking Paxil before speaking to a doctor or could be from the other issues that surround Paxil. Paxil also affects the fetus of a pregnant woman and also can be passed through the milk of a nursing mother. Since there are multiple medical concerns with taking Paxil, you need to also share what your medical condition was before taking Paxil with your Paxil lawyer.
Call Williams Kherkher today to schedule your first meeting with a Paxil lawyer. Do not hesitate to ask the attorney any questions or mention any concerns you may have.
