Depression overwhelms approximately nineteen million American Adults in a given year. It has been estimated that women are twice as likely to be diagnosed as clinically depressed compared to men. However, men are more than four times more likely to commit suicide than women. An astounding thirty percent of all women suffer from the distress of depression. Some seek medical attention from a Psychologist or Psychiatrist to receive therapy or be put on some form of a hormonal balance regiment. There are many antidepressant drugs available. These drugs are used to affect the chemicals that carry information and signals to the brain called neurotransmitters. Among one of the most common drugs used to treat depression is Paxil.



Paxil, introduced on the market in 1992 is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Its job is to balance out serotonin levels in the body that is responsible for affecting certain moods. It is used to treat clinical depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post traumatic stress syndrome, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. However, this medication is no magic pill. There have been increasing amounts of Paxil users that are complaining about the serious side effects that go hand in hand with this drug. Paxil is reported to be highly addictive, cause even more manic behavior, and can even increase feelings of suicide. Withdrawal from Paxil can cause anxiety, panic attacks and a relapse of worsening depression. There have even been reports done to show that Paxil causes abnormal bleeding and brain tumors.

If you have been prescribed Paxil and are now experiencing the deadly side effects of the drug you are eligible to file a Paxil Lawsuit. Paxil is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline who is guilty of mass producing and distributing a drug that was known to have more serious side effects than that of other antidepressants. The drug company actually suppressed the findings that the return of anxiety and depression were likely to return in the majority of Paxil users. Do not suffer more than you have to. By filing a Paxil lawsuit you can be compensated for your worsening health conditions. The effects of Paxil can influence your life forever. Don’t let your injustice go unknown. By seeking the advice of proper legal council you can file a Paxil Lawsuit and finally receive the help you deserve.

Paxil is one of the most common drugs given out to patients seeking help for their depression. While Paxil is known to balance the levels of serotonin in the body, helping to treat certain mood disorders, it can also cause the patient to have worsening depressive symptoms. It is believed that the manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline was aware of the findings that the return of anxiety and depression was found in the majority of Paxil users.