Paxil Side Effects : the Ugly Side of Paxil

September 8th, 2008

Introduced in the market in 1992, Paxil became one of the most widely distributed anti-depressant drugs in the United States. Paxil is prescribed for serious and continuing depression that interferes with your ability to function. It can also be prescribed to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. Paxil is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It works by balancing the serotonin levels in ones body. However, Paxil is no miracle pill. There are serious side effects that go hand in hand with taking this drug.

Common side effects include, weight loss or gain, headache, nausea, dry mouth, increased sweating, drowsiness/Somnolence or insomnia, increased or decreased appetite, constipation or diarrhea, inability to achieve orgasm, partial or complete loss of libido (sexual desire), erectile dysfunction, tremor, vertigo/dizziness or motion sickness. Studies show that nearly twenty percent of all clinical trial patients in Paxil studies have had to discontinue treatment because of significant Paxil side effects. While the side effects above are seemingly minor, Paxil has been known to lead to serious debilitating illnesses and even suicide or death.

Patients with a history of kidney problems, seizures, glaucoma, or problems with similar medications might be at a greater risk of suffering serious Paxil side effects. Serious Paxil side effects can also occur with use of MAO inhibitors, and therefore these two medications cannot be taken together. Pregnant women are also advised not to use Paxil for studies have shown the link between Paxil and birth defects. All selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are habit-forming prescription medications. Additionally, out of all the SSRI drugs, Paxil is considered the most addictive. This means that serious Paxil side effects can do harm to patients who are attempting to go off Paxil. These Paxil side effect withdrawal symptoms can last one to three months in some cases causing people to be fidgety, irritable, depressed, aggressive, suicidal and suffer from a variety of physical Paxil side effects.

Paxil can actually cause or worsen the exact symptoms it was intended to treat. Psychological damages include but are not limited to; mania, delusions, hallucinations, the worsening of depressive symptoms, anxiety, agitation, obsessions and compulsions, and suicidal and violent thoughts or behaviors. One of the most dangerous Paxil side effects is a condition called akathisia. Akathisia Paxil side effects are characterized by extreme motor restlessness and agitation. This condition can be so bad that it leads people to have suicidal and violent thoughts. This Paxil side effect is often considered by experts to be a precursor to aggressive or suicidal behaviors. With all of the serious risks related to Paxil use, it is astonishing that it is still on the market. Please talk to your physician before allowing yourself or a loved one to become a victim of Paxil.

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Is Law, Itself, Allowing Medical Malpractice?

September 7th, 2008

A ruling passed by America’s Supreme Court said that the military personnel can not claim or sue for any injuries even if it was due to negligence. A ruling undertaken fifty years ago under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) prohibited military personnel for any military service injury happened on or off the job. This doctrine has been called unconstitutional by the present day judges as it makes judges to dismiss law suites forcibly. According to this Feres Doctrine, it was possible to claim for military medical malpractice by the dependence of military personnel. Thus a little security was still there for the families.

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New law allows NY pharmacists give flu shots

September 6th, 2008

ALBANY - Gov. David Paterson said Friday he has signed legislation to let pharmacists administer flu and pneumonia shots, a change expected to boost the number of adults getting vaccinated statewide.

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Paxil Attorneys in San Diego to Shed Light on Devastating Effects

September 5th, 2008

GlaxoSmithKline released the drug Paxil in 1992 as antidepressants. The conditions that Paxil treated were anxiety disorders, OCD, ADD, PMS, and postpartum depression. Paxil was sold on the market for over ten years before anytime of complications were addressed to the public. It was found that taking Paxil could produce negative side effects, the most devastating being suicidal thoughts and tendencies as well as birth defects. Paxil was reported to have been GlaxoSmithKline’s leading earner in terms of sales, so when they found out about the negative effects they were discrete with its control tactics. When the FDA was given information about the negative side effects they ordered GlaxoSmithKline to issue stricter warnings on their products to the negative side effects that could occur.

When Paxil was first introduced it had strong competition with other comparable drugs such as Prozac and Zoloft. Therefore Paxil wanted to manufacture and distribute a drug that could compete in that same market. Paxil has also been referred to as the “me too” drug because GlaxoSmithKline did not want to lose out on demand for the antidepressant. Paxil is a serotonin inhibititor that can be live saving for people with a deficiency in the amount of serotonin that affects the brain. However when taken by people with an already balanced serotonin and in large quantities, can cause these negative effects to occur. Children under the age of 18 as well as women who are pregnant have seen these negative effects most commonly. For children who taken Paxil that are under the age of 18 are the most subjected to incur suicidal thoughts and tendencies. There have been many cases of teenager’s committing suicide not because of their own efforts but because of the drug affecting the way that they think. There have been many cases of litigation over the United States about cases of suicide from paxil that has caused these instances. If your child is currently taking Paxil and is emitting these symptoms contact a Paxil attorney San Diego immediately

For women who are taking Paxil and are pregnant there are very serious side effects that can occur. For women who are pregnant or planning to be pregnant and are taking paxil may see birth defects and birthing complications. Studies have shown that pregnant women taking Paxil have shown increased risks for heart problems and respiratory complications in their newborns. If you are currently pregnant and are taking Paxil contact a Paxil attorney in San Diego as soon as possible. For an attorney in San Diego has the experience needed to deal with these large pharmaceutical companies and insurance giants. By filing a paxil lawsuit you will not only be helping yourself, but you will be helping all of those others who may take Paxil in the future but are now in the know about the devastating side effects. By shedding light to this topic we will be able to get the information out to the public and not let GlaxoSmithKline’s irresponsibility cause any more harm.

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How Can a Malpractice Lawyer Benefit You?

September 4th, 2008

How do you know if you need a malpractice lawyer? That depends upon what the situation is. The truth of the matter is you may have a good case. Your injury could be either the result of the lack of quality of professional care you received. It could be due to a mistake that was innocently made. No matter, you or a loved one is injured, or perhaps even worse.

Regardless of the reason, you are going to have medical expenses related to this injury and someone needs to pay them. Even if your health insurance covers the error, there still may be long-term damage or pain, or even permanent, and you feel that you need compensation for these professional errors. Doctors are highly paid professionals and cannot afford to make mistakes with your health or your life. So what do you do? You find a malpractice lawyer who will take your case on a contingency basis so if you do not win your case you do not owe him anything.

Where do you find a lawyer? There are many advertised in the telephone book. Television is another place that inundates you with advertisements for malpractice lawyers, among just about any other kind of which you can think. Friends and family may know someone. The one thing you need to do is find one who you think has a good chance of getting the money you need to pay your medical bills.

When it comes to malpractice lawyers, most of them will tell you that the cause of many suits are indeed that the patient was injured but it was not an intentional injury. But whether it was intentional or not is not the big issue - it is the fact that injury occurred. The medical profession or the dental profession are two of the companies that get sued the most. These suits are not only decided on the injury itself but the emotional injury as well.

When a lawsuit is filed on behalf of an injured person, the court verdict usually ends up being a money verdict which gives the injured person a specific amount of money. The option of settling out of court is another way this may be remedied. Usually this amount is determined by the injury. Is it going to cause the person to be out of work for a long time? Is it going to affect the earning potential later on? What other long-term or permanent implications does it have?

The case will be stated and the burden of proof lies with the injured party. The lawyer for the injured person will normally call witnesses to support the case they are presenting. They will call doctors to verify that there is indeed an injury that is the result of a mistake the original doctor made. If the burden of proof has been made, and the verdict is guilty, the judgment will be decided..

Either a judge or a jury will decide what the amount of the injury is worth. This will also depend on whether the injury will be a long term injury that will require more medical care in the future. After the judgment is paid, the attorney will get his share for representing you and the remainder will go to you. The amount awarded will be for the medical costs you have already incurred, future medical, and in some instances pain and suffering.

This is the reason that doctors and dentists must carry a certain amount of malpractice insurance. In the event that a mistake is made, the insurance company will have the burden of paying the money to the injured party. This can make the premiums that the doctor has to pay for his insurance go up quite a bit. A good malpractice lawyer is the one thing that you will need that can make the difference between getting what you deserve and not receiving any type of monetary judgment.

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LEGISLATURE: Medicaid fraud specialist position set

September 3rd, 2008

Niagara County lawmakers are expecting big returns from a new Medicaid fraud investigator’s position.

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New York Car Accident Lawyer Benefit You in Your Auto Accident Case

September 2nd, 2008

New York is one of the biggest cities in the world and anyone who has ever spent anytime here knows how congested the city is and how much traffic there is. With that many cars on the road there are many accidents here each year. Some are very minor, barely involving any property damage. Some result in injuries, including serious ones, and even fatalities. In a city like New York that is notoriously expensive in; obviously car repairs, medical bills, and missed work can be more costly than in other areas of the country. For these, and many other reasons, it’s critical to have a lawyer that can represent car accident victims of all sizes.

A lot of lawyers require large retainers up front; fortunately there are many lawyers that will take car accident cases on retainers which allow all victims of all sizes to have access to the highest quality lawyers. This is important because the other party involved in the accident will have an insurance company that will make sure their side has a top-notch lawyer on their side. So for the average person to have a chance, they need the best quality legal representation. Beyond the tactical value of having a good lawyer; a New York car accident lawyer can make the life of a car accident victim a lot easier in a lot of ways. A good New York lawyer can help determine which driver is at fault and therefore how to proceed with the case. They can do the investigative work to determine if it was simply an accident or if the other party was particularly reckless in their driving behavior.

Most importantly, the other party’s insurance company knows that, in a serious case, you have mounting medical bills, more on the way, missed time from work, and a possibility of a lifetime of medical care. They will disingenuously offer you a quick settlement to make the case go away. And again, in an expensive state like New York, this will seem like a great deal. It will let you take care of your medical bills and auto repairs and worry about getting back to work. But insurance companies will notoriously offer less than what you are entitled to and that’s where having an experienced New York lawyer is so handy.

If the case needs to be taken in front of one of New York’s judges and juries they will do it. In other cases, your New York car accident lawyer can get you a higher settlement from the insurance company than you can on your own. Either way, having a good lawyer will benefit you in your auto accident case. Living in one of the most congested areas in the country, the potential for a car accident is higher here than it is in much of the rest of the country. Consider that along with the higher costs that are common in New York and the need for a good lawyer is apparent.

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Personal Injury Through Medical Negligence? Put in an Accident Claim

September 1st, 2008

When it comes down to it people seem to forget the fact that doctors are human and everyone, including them will make the occasional mistake when placed under a lot of pressure. These mistakes are usually harmless and often go unnoticed; however there are occasions when medical professionals fail in their degree of care. When this happens it is known as medical negligence.

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Business aims to make better balance a priority

August 31st, 2008

Years ago, a commercial for a medical alert device turned “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” into an unfortunately humorous sound bite.

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Know the Rules Before Listing Beneficiaries to IRA Account

August 30th, 2008

As the baby boomers retire, they are the first generation that will retire with large IRA accounts. When the boomers do their estate planning, one of the considerations in such planning is who to name the beneficiary of the large IRA account. One consideration for such a choice is certainly to try to minimize the tax burden on their estates.

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