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February 2008

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PPHN Chances the Face of Pharmaceuticals

Posted by Paxil and PPHN Editor @ 7:00 AM, Wednesday Feb 27th, 2008

As a society we have come to depend rather significantly on the pharmaceuticals available to us either over the counter or through a physician’s prescription. And because such drugs are so readily available most of us give little, if any, thought to the repercussions that could be caused by taking them. Paxil® for example, is a well used, frequently prescribed medication that is used to quell the symptoms of depression and anxiety; millions of people take Paxil® on a daily basis with little side effects. But the fact remains that continuing to use Paxil® during pregnancy can put the unborn child at risk for a condition known as PPHN.

PPHN refers to Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborn – a condition that affects newborns and their ability to pump blood to their lungs. This is a serious condition that can even be fatal if not properly treated. But as much is known about PPHN, very little has been known – or told to the public – about the link between PPHN and the mother’s use of Paxil® during pregnancy.

Certainly, as more and more information surfaces, and groups such as Paxil® attorneys in California work to help those families affected by PPHN, the pharmaceutical landscape that we know and upon which we have come to depend, is changing significantly. No longer are consumers simply taking the drugs that are prescribed them without first knowing – through thoroughly educating themselves – the possible ramifications.

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Paxil® Attorneys in California Represent Women

Posted by Paxil and PPHN Editor @ 8:41 AM, Tuesday Feb 26th, 2008

As a gender, women have had much to fight for and against. Even today, in a world that demonstrates more equality than ever before, there are still battles to be waged. One such battle is that with the pharmaceutical industry – putting drugs on the market that have the possibility to harm our unborn baby during pregnancy; and the medical community that continues to prescribe the drugs.

One such situation is that of Paxil® use and a higher than average rate of resulting PPHN – or Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborn, a condition that inhibits a newborn’s ability to pump blood to their own lungs. Because the lungs is where the blood is oxygenated, if blood does not reach the lungs then oxygen is not delivered to major organs through the bloodstream. PPHN is a very serious condition, and although rare, affects those who take Paxil® during their pregnancies six times as often than women who do not take Paxil® during their pregnancies.

The PPHN/ Paxil® connection is more than just a pharmaceutical related issue; it is a women’s issue. And Paxil® attorneys in California are working to bring the reality of PPHN to light in every conceivable way. In bringing cases to court where families impacted by PPHN are asking for financial restitution, Paxil® attorneys in California are bringing the issue to the forefront in an effort to help women and children.

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PPHN Can Be Managed with the Help of Paxil® Attorneys in California

Posted by Paxil and PPHN Editor @ 10:55 AM, Monday Feb 25th, 2008

Everyone needs a hand sometimes; it’s the way of the world. And at no time do we need more of a hand then when we are injured or ill – or when someone we love is injured or ill. It’s difficult enough when adults becomes ill and have to manage extended medical care and all the realities that come with that; but when the most innocent among us – newborn babies – become ill – the emotional stress is compounded. Such is the case when babies are born with a condition known as PPHN.

PPHN is short for Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborn, a very rare condition in which the newborn baby’s natural ability to pump blood to their lungs is thwarted. Obviously if left untreated PPHN can be deadly. But even with treatment, PPHN must be tended to proactively in order to restore normal function.

What researchers have uncovered is that PPHN is inextricably linked with the usage of Paxil® during pregnancy. Paxil® is an ordinarily safe medication prescribed by doctors to ease the symptoms of depression and anxiety. While the drug itself has very minimal side effects ordinarily, taking it during pregnancy can cause side effects such as PPHN; in fact, it has been shown that those who take Paxil® during pregnancy are six times as likely to give birth to a child with PPHN.

Paxil® attorneys in California are working with clients who have been affected by PPHN to help them manage their situation going forward. With Paxil® attorneys in California, families that have to account for pricey medical care can have an advocate working on their behalf.

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Paxil® Attorneys in California Make Drug Companies Take Responsibility

Posted by Paxil and PPHN Editor @ 6:38 AM, Friday Feb 22nd, 2008

It’s no secret that we live in a society that is drug-centric, as evidenced by the high-end pharmaceutical ads playing on our televisions every five minutes. The truth is that there are some really effective pharmaceuticals on the market; but another truth is that we often don’t know as much as we should about the repercussions of taking such drugs. Such is the case with Paxil® - a highly effective SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) that has had enormous benefits for those suffering from depression and anxiety.

As well received, and oft prescribed, as Paxil® has been, very little has been reported regarding the downside of Paxil® if used under particular circumstances, including pregnancy. It has been shown in recent years, in fact, that the use of Paxil® during pregnancy can result in Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborn, or PPHN, a serious condition that affects newborn babies and their ability to pump their own blood to their lungs where is should be oxygenated.

PPHN, while very rare, can be very serious and even life-threatening. And the fact is that if women were more educated on the risks associated with taking drugs such as Paxil® during their pregnancy, they may not be likely to continue taking them. To this end, Paxil® attorneys in California are working within legal boundaries so that drug companies take responsibility for giving doctors and users all of the information associated with Paxil® use during pregnancy.

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Paxil® Attorneys in California Serve Justice

Posted by Paxil and PPHN Editor @ 7:15 AM, Wednesday Feb 20th, 2008

When someone feels as though they have been wronged they may turn to an attorney to help them find some justice out of their situation. Such is often the case with those women have taken Paxil® during the pregnancies only to find out later the devastation it can cause.

It has been shown that women who take Paxil® during their pregnancies are six times as likely to give birth to a baby that will suffer from Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborn or PPHN – what can be a life threatening condition for a new baby. PPHN inhibits a newborn’s ability to pump blood to their lungs; without blood becoming oxygenated in the lungs, terrible implications can result.

Paxil® is an enormously effective drug that is used to treat the symptoms of depression and anxiety and has been used by many people without the threat of side effects. But pregnancy changes everything and Paxil® use during pregnancy can be enormously destructive, as evidenced by the incidence of PPHN.

Paxil® attorneys in California help families that have been affected by PPHN - helping them to find justice through the court system and procure the financial restitution they deserve and that will assist them in the medical care of their babies.

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Paxil® Attorneys in California Work in Favor of the Injured

Posted by Paxil and PPHN Editor @ 8:45 AM, Tuesday Feb 19th, 2008

Illness does not discriminate unfortunately; which means that even the most innocent among us are vulnerable to a variety of conditions. One of the conditions that affect newborn babies is known as PPHN or Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborn, a condition in which babies are unable to pump their own blood to their lungs where it can be oxygenated appropriately. The medical and pharmaceutical communities have been able to link a higher than average rate of PPHN with the usage of Paxil® during pregnancy.

Paxil® is a part of the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) family of drugs – an enormously successful class of medications that are used to treat depression and anxiety. Consumers have been using Paxil® with great success – and little side effects – for quite some time, but it has been lesser known what the implications of Paxil® use can have on a pregnancy.

Those who continue to take Paxil® throughout their pregnancies and give birth to children with PPHN may turn to Paxil® attorneys in California to help manage the legalities of the situation. The consumer may feel that they were ill informed of the possible side effects of Paxil® during pregnancy and may seek financial restitution as a result.

Popularity: 41% [?]

PPHN Can Affect Women Who Take Paxil® Early or Late

Posted by Paxil and PPHN Editor @ 10:06 AM, Monday Feb 18th, 2008

The use of Paxil® is something that has saved many lives; for those who struggle with depression and anxiety, the use of a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) has managed their symptoms and allowed them to live a better life. But the truth remains that there are circumstances under which the use of Paxil® - and drugs like it - may do more harm than good –and pregnancy is one of them.

Research has shown that the use of Paxil® during pregnancy can lead to much higher instances of PPHN or Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborn – a very serious condition in which the natural processes of the body are inhibited; specifically the baby’s ability to pump blood to their lungs where it is ordinarily oxygenated. Because PPHN is so serious – and can even be life-threatening – pregnant women would surely want to know that their Paxil® use could cause them to be six times as likely to give birth to a baby with PPHN.

While there has not been enough information released on the connection between Paxil® use and PPHN, Paxil® attorneys in California are working within the court system to make sure that doctors and pregnant women are getting the information that they need to make informed decisions. Women need to know that Paxil® use at any time during their pregnancy can have a result of PPHN.

Popularity: 43% [?]

Strides to Inform Public on PPHN

Posted by Paxil and PPHN Editor @ 7:32 PM, Friday Feb 15th, 2008

With so many drugs on the market today – sold over the over counter or through the prescriptions written by doctors – consumers have to sort through all the information about each of the medications they may choose to take. While consumers may not receive all the information they need to know from the drug companies, in many cases, attorneys are working within the legal system to ensure that all of the information regarding particular drugs is given to the public; such is the case with Paxil®.

Paxil® is part of a family of drugs that has been enormously successful in treating depression and anxiety. In most cases, users have been able to significantly better their lives through the taking of such medications, with little to no side effects. But in the case of pregnancy, the ramifications of Paxil® use changes considerably. It has been shown that women who continue to take Paxil® throughout their pregnancies are subject to a higher than average incidence of PPHN – or Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborn.

PPHN affects newborn babies and their ability to pump their own blood to their lungs. Of course without the blood going to the lungs it is unable to be oxygenated as it should be; the resulting conditions can have terrible implications for the baby and can even result in death.

Paxil® attorneys in California, however, are working to make sure that as much information is known about PPHN as possible so that the public can make their own decisions grounded in fact.

Popularity: 45% [?]

File a Claim with Paxil® Attorneys in California

Posted by Paxil and PPHN Editor @ 7:12 AM, Wednesday Feb 13th, 2008

When a child is hurt or injured in any capacity, parents are left often emotionally devastated, as they struggle to make decisions that will continue to affect their child’s health and still pay all the bills and manage the exorbitant administrative duties that unfortunately accompany such events. It is difficult for parents to know where to turn in order to get the help that they need. In some instances, however, in which the child’s injuries are the result of something specific, parents may turn to attorneys to help them procure legal justice. Such is the case with a condition known as PPHN and Paxil® attorneys in California.

Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborn (PPHN) is a serious condition that affects newborn babies; with PPHN, babies are born without the ability to pump blood to their lungs. Without the blood becoming appropriately oxygenated, babies are left vulnerable to a host of physical ramifications. PPHN is rare but can be life-threatening. But what is also becoming known about PPHN is that it can be caused by the mother’s use of Paxil® during pregnancy.

While Paxil® is ordinarily used quite safely to treat depression and anxiety, more is becoming known about its effects during pregnancy. And research has shown that those women who take Paxil® during pregnancy are actually six times as likely to have a baby born with PPHN.

For parents who are just experiencing the ramifications of Paxil® use, they are turning to those professionals who can help them get the tools they need to fight for their child’s health; professionals such as Paxil® attorneys in California who fight the battle on legal ground – dealing with insurance companies, drug companies, and the court system to help families navigate this difficult time.

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The Real Truth of PPHN

Posted by Paxil and PPHN Editor @ 7:31 AM, Tuesday Feb 12th, 2008

Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborn (PPHN) is a very rare condition that affects newborn babies and their ability to pump blood to their lungs – a necessary function as the lungs is where our blood is oxygenated, delivering oxygen and other nutrients throughout our bodies. PPHN can be incredibly serious – and even deadly – and parents are left helpless as they watch their tiniest family members struggle to get healthy so soon after being born.

What has been discovered in recent years is that PPHN is inexorably linked to the mother’s use of Paxil® during pregnancy. Paxil®, while normally quite safe and very effective in treating depression and anxiety, is not always safe under all circumstances – pregnancy included.

Unfortunately for those women who were prescribed Paxil® without preamble and were even assured that Paxil® use during pregnancy would have no impact whatsoever on their unborn child, the result of PPHN can be quite shocking, and obviously devastating. The fact is that there is not a lot of information about PPHN and Paxil® use that is reaching the appropriate audiences.

Families that are affected by PPHN are working with Paxil® attorneys in California to help receive the financial restitution that they need to cover their child’s ongoing medical care. Further, such families work with Paxil® attorneys in California to help change perceptions about Paxil® use during pregnancy and to help educate pregnant women everywhere.

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  • PPHN, Persistent pulmonary hypertension is when a newborn's arteries to the lungs remain constricted after delivery, often caused by antidepressants and other drugs. PPHN attorneys can help with lawsuits related to PPHN.

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