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The notion of giving birth to an unhealthy child is the worst thing a parent can possibly imagine. If it becomes a reality, it's tremendously stressful, particularly if the child will need ongoing care for the condition for which they've been born with, including corrective surgery. This is something that the parents of children born with patent ductus arteriosus are experiencing and many are learning that it was the result of the mother's continued use of Paxil during the pregnancy. The makers of Paxil, GlaxoSmithKline, offered no indications of the risks posed to the fetus if the mother takes the drug while pregnant until 2005, over a decade after it was first released on the market.

Many actually believe that had the FDA not reclassified Paxil following the undeniable evidence that it can cause serious birth defects like patent ductus arteriosus that GlaxoSmithKline may have waited even longer to offer those kinds of warnings. While corrective surgery for children with patent ductus arteriosus offers a chance to fix the issue, there are no promises that it will completely do so. In addition, a procedure of that nature on a child so young carries with it even greater risks but it's often the only chance of ensuring the baby is able to live a long and healthy life.

The plight of these parents becomes even worse when they must deal with all of the ensuing medical bills that will come from the treatment of their child's patent ductus arteriosus. Because these families now know that the health problems in their child could have been avoided if adequate warnings were given about the possible Paxil birth defects, they rightfully believe that there's legal action that can be taken. By filing a prescription drug lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline because they feel the company was negligent, these victims are seeking restitution for the pain and suffering incurred by their family.

The success of these Paxil lawsuits in recent years has proven that GlaxoSmithKline bears responsibility and that these families are entitled to financial compensation. If you're experiencing a similar tragedy as the result of past Paxil use, you should consult with an attorney to determine what legal options are available to you. The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, have been helping victims take the fight to GlaxoSmithKline and can advise you of what legal action is appropriate.