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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