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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