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The Deep End of Paxil

Posted on Lunes, Nobyembre 14, 2011 by paxildepression


Problems with depression are a worldwide phenomenon and some people may not even realize that they have depression.  In one of the survey in the US, 1 out of 10 adults have reported to have depression and are affecting more than 20 million Americans.   No specific cause can be given for depression but some risk factors makes it easier to understand why some people have it.  Depression sometimes foster dependency on the medication by the patients, a study has shown that antidepressants can cause manic episodes to non-bipolar patients.

 Depression and other mental illness’ specialists believe that genetic takes a big portion when it comes to risk factors.  Environment and genetic risk factors can be partners because for most people that grew up in an environment of depressed individual then it is likely that the child will also contract it.   Depression is also triggered by having to experience a tragic event.

 Gender has an also a significance in depression.   There are several factors that makes women more prone to depression than men and these are; stress in raising a family and earning money, pregnancy and post-partum depression and also hormonal imbalance or menstrual cycle.  Men may be at risk for depression if they have poor or bad relationships, stressed from problems at home and at work, unable to ventilate their emotions and have had substance abuse.

 Some people are also at risk because of their age.  Depression in the elderly is usually due to a loss of a loved one or the feeling of dependence.  Teenagers and children can also be depressed when they have poor relationship with their peers or family, and if there is a history of depression in the family.   Most pharmaceutical company is making profit out of depression because all of us can develop depression.   Paxil is one of the leading antidepressants in the market.   Since its introduction in 1992, Paxil has been in a lot of cases about its side effects.

 Paxil lawsuit is now being filed by people who have experienced serious side effects while taking Paxil.  GlaxoSmithKline is now facing a number of charges due to these claims. 



URL References:
·         everydayhealth.com/depression/understanding/whos-at-risk.aspx
·         ngf-hope.org/about-depression.shtml
·         cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5938a2.htm

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Reviews of Paxil Show that the Drug Does Not Work in Teenagers and Children

Posted on Lunes, Hulyo 25, 2011 by paxildepression

Also known as Paroxetine, Paxil is a member of a group of antidepressant drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Introduced to the market in 1992 by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Paxil has quickly become one of the most popular prescription drugs in its field. There were also several clinical trials showing Paxil’s efficacy in both adults and in adolescents by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

It has been shown that Paxil can work quickly and efficiently with adults, in a clinical trial done by the FDA a group of patients were given Paxil while another group was given a placebo for 10-12 weeks. The results of the trial showed favorable results in the group given Paxil, as they showed less symptoms of depression compared to the group that was just given the placebo. The trial’s results are what helped Paxil gain its FDA approval for use against depression in adults.

In children and teenagers however, it has been shown that Paxil does not work efficiently in this group. There have been results that show that Paxil can actually cause an increase in risk of suicidal ideation and suicidal behavior in children and adolescents. There have been two different studies were made on observing these suicidal tendencies in children and adolescents while taking Paxil. A FDA statistical analysis showed a 2.7% raise in suicidal tendencies in children and adolescents compared to those who took the placebo. A University of North Carolina review of Paxil use in teenagers and children also showed a 4% raise of suicidal tendencies in the Paxil users compared to a 2% rise in the placebo users.

Recent studies have shown that Paxil can work well in adults; however these studies have also shown that the drug can actually raise suicidal tendencies in children and adolescents. If you believe that you or someone you know have been harmed by the use of Paxil then knowing your next legal option should be your next step. For more information on any potential legal action you may take, visit with a Paxil lawyer as soon as possible, most lawyers will give you a free consultation and many will not charge you unless your case receives compensation by the courts.
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