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Due to a side effect that it now seems GlaxoSmtihKline was aware of, and subsequently covered up, persons under the age of 18 show an alarmingly higher tendency for suicide while taking the prescription drug Paxil. Until recently, doctors were told that Paxil could be prescribed for teens and adolescents suffering from social anxiety disorder, or other depression disorders. |
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It is estimated that over one hundred thousand American teens had been prescribed Paxil. Over the last decade, hundreds of teens have committed suicide while taking antidepressants. In June 2004, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer filed suit against
GlaxoSmithKline, accusing them of fraud for withholding evidence and reports of Paxil causing suicidal tendencies and violence amongst teens. .
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As well as the side effects for teens using Paxil, there are also tremendous withdrawal symptoms for users ceasing their Paxil intake
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Paxil withdrawal has the highest incident rate of adverse effects of any antidepressant drug in the world.
According to recent lawsuits filed against GlaxoSmithKline, the drug maker withheld known withdrawal information, and doctors were unaware of the side effects and withdrawal symptoms.
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If you or a family member has been adversely affected by taking Paxil, it is best to contact a lawyer specializing in Paxil suicide and withdrawal immediately to find out your legal rights. A lawyer with Paxil suicide and withdrawal expertise can asses your case to find out whether or not it is actionable. To expedite the process of filing a lawsuit, it is advisable to present your lawyer with as much information about your situation as possible. Choose from a lawyer by state at left to begin your search. Simply fill out a form for a lawyer in your area, and a qualified professional will contact you shortly.
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