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Glaxo’s Paxil Increases Risk of Birth Defects
-Seedol.com
01/26/2011 - Recent studies showed that Paxil, an anti-depressant drug manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, increased the risk of birth defects for pregnant women during their first trimester.
Researchers said that women who were taking Paxil have one and a half to two times more likely to have a baby with heart malformations compared with a population of pregnant women who does not take antidepressant drugs.
In addition, infants may also have a life-threatening birth defect such as multiple organ failure and death.
According to the study, most of the heart defects include atrial and ventricular septal defects, which are characterized by holes in the walls of the chambers of the heart. Treatment for such defects may range from minor to severe condition. Worst case may require surgical repair.
Researchers said that such condition may prove fatal.
They said that even though infants who survive the initial trauma may eventually develop permanent physical damage such as hearing and speech defects as well as cognitive deterioration, which can result in developmental delays and neurological deficits. In addition, researchers were also concerned about selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. On the contrary, despite all the deaths and lawsuits filed against the drug, Paxil continues to obtain the Food and Drug Administration approval.
Latest update on Paxil side effects shows that the antidepressant drug does not help patients with mild to severe depression much more than an inactive placebo. Based on a meta-analysis, Paxil has lesser effect to halt depression and even cause the patient to become more depressed and suicidal. Experts said that these studies must prompt Glaxo and FDA to weigh the harmful effects of the drug.
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