With so many pharmaceuticals lining our drugstore shelves in the modern world, it’s a wonder that we give any thought at all to the medications that we take on a daily basis. And in many cases, we don’t. It seems as though if there is an affliction there is a medication to match; and under most circumstances we are very much used to having a pharmaceutical component in our everyday lives.

And so, we are often surprised when we discover that such medications are not, in fact, safe in all situations. We expect our caregivers to give us the potential side effects – or at the very least, the packaging that comes with the medication. But for pregnant women the possible repercussions are even more serious; when information is lost in the shuffle, women and babies suffer.

PPHN or Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in the Newborn is a serious condition that affects a newborn’s ability to breathe normally. While the arteries of a newborn baby normally expand following birth, with PPHN the baby’s arteries remain constricted and blood is unable to flow to the lungs. Babies with PPHN can become very ill, suffering respiratory distress and even respiratory failure.

The most upsetting part about PPHN is the fact that it is linked to the taking of Paxil®, one of the most commonly prescribed Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) on the market that is used to treat depression and anxiety. While Paxil® is normally essentially safe – with little to no side effects – it has not fared so well during pregnancy. Women who take Paxil® during pregnancy have been found to be six times more likely to give birth to a child with PPHN.

Paxil® attorneys in California that represent families affected by PPHN hope to get these families the financial restitution they need to care for their child. But more than that, by bringing the subject to the forefront, Paxil® attorneys in California make sure that pertinent information is not lost.

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