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Paxil Lawsuits and Legal Information<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Oni Harton, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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Paxil<\/span> has been linked to serious side effects<\/span> such as suicidal thoughts<\/span>, sexual dysfunction, and heart defects<\/span>. Studies have shown increased risks<\/span> of dementia and bone fractures in older patients, as well as weight gain and gastrointestinal issues.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Paxil<\/span>\u00a0(paroxetine<\/span> hydrochloride<\/span>) is an antidepressant<\/span> drug. Paxil<\/span> is the brand name<\/span> for paroxetine<\/span>. GlaxoSmithKline<\/span> (GSK<\/span>) manufactures the drug and markets it for the treatment of depression. The U.S. <\/span>Food and Drug Administration<\/span> (FDA<\/span>) approved the drug in 1992<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Doctors prescribe\u00a0Paxil<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to help patients with several mental health<\/span> disorders. While the drug has many side effects<\/span>, it has proven to be as safe as many alternative prescription drugs, such as Prozac (fluoxetine).<\/p>\n

Paxil<\/span> is an FDA<\/span>-approved drug, but over the years, clinical trials<\/span> and research studies have shown that there are serious adverse effects.<\/p>\n

This article briefly discusses Paxil<\/span>\u2019s side effects<\/span>. It also provides a timeline of notable Paxil<\/span> research and legal updates. At the end of the article, you\u2019ll find information on how to get legal help<\/a> if you\u2019ve been harmed by Paxil<\/span>.<\/p>\n

What Conditions Does Paxil<\/span> Treat?<\/h2>\n

Doctors prescribe Paxil<\/span> (paroxetine<\/span> hydrochloride<\/span><\/a>) to treat a variety of mental health<\/span> conditions. It\u2019s one of the most popular antidepressant<\/span> drugs on the market.<\/p>\n

The FDA<\/span> approved the use of <\/span>Paxil<\/span> to treat the following disorders:<\/p>\n