DrugSettlement.com, LLC, reports that one of its member firms,Nix & McIntyre, LLP,, has been ordered by Judge Claire V. Eagan of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, to commence the first federal Paxil Birth Defect trial on January 20, 2009. The case has been profiled in a television news story by News9 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Paxil Facts: The FDA issued an alert in July 2006 warning about the increased risk of Neonatal Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension (PPHN) by mothers taking SSRI antidepressants such as Celexa (citalopram), Fluvoxamine, Lexapro (escitalopram), Paxil (paroxetine), Prozac (fluoxetine), Symbyax (olanzapine and fluoxetine) and Zoloft (sertraline). Studies have shown that babies born to mothers who took Paxil were 6 times as likely to develop Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN), than babies born to mothers who did not take Paxil during pregnancy. Side Effects for Paxil babies include, but are not limited to the following: – * Heart Birth Defects (Atrial or Ventricular Septal Defects, Murmurs, etc) – * Lung Birth Defects (Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension) – * Craniosynostosis (resulting in an abnormally shaped head) – * Abdominal Birth Defects (Omphalocele) – * Cranial Birth Defects (Craniosynostosis) Usage: Paxil (Paroxetine or paroxetine hydrochloride) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It was released in 1992 by the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline and has since become one of the most prescribed antidepressants on the market due to its apparent efficacy in treating depression as well as a spectrum of anxiety disorders ranging from panic attacks to phobias. Litigation: Over the years, the safety of Paxil has been questioned, and Paxil was never FDA approved for patients younger than the age 18 because of studies showing it was not effective. Over the years, adults using Paxil have filed lawsuits over adverse side effects and withdrawal problems. Now Glaxo is facing a number of lawsuits from U.S. parents of children and adolescents given Paxil after making claims the company has suppressed data showing the drug increased suicidal tendencies in young people. Glaxo continues to market their product and advise against discontinuing use of Paxil during pregnancy despite the increased risk for birth defects. To support their position Glaxo cites a study that indicated a 68% relapse rate for major depression during the course of the pregnancy for women who stopped taking medication for depression during pregnancy. As Glaxo points out the risk for recurrence of depression, they fail to indicate that the risk of PPHN doubles with the use of SSRI medications such as Paxil during pregnancy. If you or someone you know suffers from an injury, birth defects, or other side effects, or if you have lost a loved one due to these dangers, you are not alone and you deserve answers. Make sure to contact our experienced, compassionate, and knowledgeable DrugSettlement.com birth defects lawyer by using our contact form.

When deciding on a course of endometriosis treatment a number of factors need to be taken into consideration.

The recommended course of treatment among other things depends on the severity of symptoms, family history and whether the patient is actively trying for a baby.

Understanding the patents situation and aspirations helps determine treatment plans that can effectively deals with all aspects of the condition.

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Causes of Postpartum Depression

The exact causes of postpartum depression are unknown,but rapid hormonal changes that accompany pregnancy and delivery may trigger depression. Levels of the hormones estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol fall dramatically within 48 hours after delivery. Women who go on to develop postpartum depression may be more sensitive to these hormonal changes. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a condition that describes a range of physical and emotional changes that many mothers can have after having a baby.

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I feel so depressed. I am so lonely. I worry a lot about if my baby will be ok because I’ve had a previous miscarriage and have been in the hospital for heavy bleeding twice already for this pregnancy. I feel very unattractive and I always tell my boyfriend he is prbly cheating bc he stays gone so long and I feel so lonely. Then we fight and I am afraid he will leave me. Is there anything I can do? Can the doctor do anything about this?

Ok,no judgement please.I am feeling very low lately..since august i have been feeling very weird. I have been having bad thoughts *thoughts of hurting myself and others* i mean i WOULD NEVER do anything i think,but they dont go away and they interrupt my life. i have 2 children and im pregnant again *this happened before i got pregnant 3rd time* this all comes new to me as i never experienced this before.i am afraid of knives something terrible *never before* and i have thoughs of people breaking in my house and nightmares…i fee useless right now…How do i tell me doctor i need treatment? I feel so embarrassed,and dont want noone including hubby to judge me. Have u had these symptoms? how did u get treated and are they still there? thanks sooooo much =

Depression is a complex of psychological and physical symptoms. Low mood level or sadness is often the most prominent symptom. The common property of these symptoms is a decreased activity level in parts of the brain.

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We have some good news about Zoloft and two sad truths about medical treatment in general.

The first sad truth affects all medications including Zoloft. Whether they be prescription or over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, health and herbal supplements, or dietary products, they are designed to be absorbed into your blood stream. Once there, the active chemicals go everywhere inside your body. This means that these chemicals circulate through your unborn baby via the umbilical cord. If your baby is born and you are breast-feeding, the chemicals are almost certainly going to be in your milk.

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Because of a chemical imbalance I’m not able to go off depression medication, but my husband and I are TTC right now, and I want to make sure what I’m taking is safe.

A mental disorder like depression is not only detrimental to the mental and physical health of the patient but also serves to be a dampener and a cause of major worry to the people around the patient. Depression contaminates the whole environment around the patient and this is one major reason why the sufferer finds the whole world around him very low on energy. He develops a pessimistic attitude towards the world around him and his surroundings only assume the shades of black and grey. All the colors fade away and life ceases to be enjoyable for him.

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Healthy parents raise emotionally healthy babies and a mother’s influence towards the same is great. No body can deny it. Hence it is imperative that females should have good mental health. The reality is, about 20 to 25 percent of women suffers with depression in their life time against 7 to 12 percent of men. This shows that women are very much prone to depressed than men. Depression strikes older women more often than men

In addition to environmental stressors and psychosocial factors, women are also influenced by biological factors to get depressed. That is why women are much prone to getting depressed than men

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