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El Zoloft (el nombre genérico es sertralina) es un medicamento utilizado para el tratamiento de la depresión, trastornos obsesivo-compulsivos, trastornos de pánico y de estrés post traumático. Pertenece al grupo de antidepresivos conocidos como inhibidores selectivos de recaptación de serotonina (ISRS). La Adm... - Settlements and Verdicts: GlaxoSmithKline PLC.
A $2.5 million settlement has been reached with the State of New York. The lawsuit alleged that the company had misrepresented data on prescribing its antidepressant drug Paxil to children. (Aug-28-04) Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obligation, please click the link below to sub... - Son Forced to Take Risperdal
Aug-26-15 Portland, OR Jeri is worried about her son. She says he was forced to take Risperdal to control his psychotic behavior. “When you are in the state hospital you have no choice, you are forced to take the meds they dish out,” says Jeri. “But my son came home worse than when he went in and I blame the amount of Risperdal he took.&rdquo... - Lawsuit Updates—Zoloft MDL
Nov-19-13 In the spring of 2012, a multidistrict litigation was filed against Pfizer pharmaceuticals, the maker of the antidepressant Zoloft (Sertraline Hydrochloride), alleging the drug causes birth defects in babies born to mothers who took the drug while they were pregnant. The MDL now includes over 500 cases. Following is an update on the status of the Zolo... - Rolling the Dice on SNRI Side Effects
Jun-12-13 Scottsdale, AZ Any woman either contemplating or having recently discovered she is pregnant must always consider the safest route to take when medications are involved. To that end, the Mayo Clinic is a trusted resource for information pertaining to, for example, SNRI side effects . SNRIs, or Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors, are newer-ge... - Mother Blames Accutane on Son’s Gastro Problems and Suicide Attempt
Jan-7-13 Sanger, CA Richelle regrets the day when she took her son to a dermatologist and was prescribed Accutane acne medicine . “I think my son will suffer with Accutane side effects for the rest of his life," she says. "He has beautiful skin now but it wasn’t worth it--this drug is a humdinger.” Anthony, Richelle’s son, was prescrib... - GSK to Pay $3 Billion to Settle Criminal Charges on Avandia, Paxil and Wellbutrin
Jul-2-12 Washington, DC In what is being touted as the largest case of healthcare fraud in US history, GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK) is pleading guilty to misdemeanor criminal charges and will pay $3 billion in settlement of those charges relating to its drugs Paxil, Wellbutrin, and Avandia. According to allegations by the US Justice Department, GSK markete... - Studies on Lexapro Side Effects Inconsistent
May-4-12 Los Angeles, CA Discussion surrounding the use of antidepressants during pregnancy tends to focus on Paxil and Prozac, but other drugs in the same class of antidepressant may well have similar side effects. Lexapro side effects , which could include a risk of Lexapro heart birth defects, could be a concern for some mothers. Despite concerns about the ri... - Pregnant Women Balance Paxil Birth Defects, Untreated Depression
Feb-23-12 Washington, DC Upon learning that they are pregnant, many women are able to nix the sushi, alcohol and caffeine, but antidepressants are a different issue. Despite the associated risks with a variety of medications and Paxil side effects , some women continue to use the drugs, The Baltimore Sun reported. According to the newspaper, studies and news... - Despite Paxil Side Effects, Eleven Percent of Americans Use Antidepressants
Jan-10-12 Washington, DC The number of people in the US who used antidepressants is twice as many as those who go to movie theaters once per week, as 11 percent of Americans take the medication, despite potential dangers like Paxil side effects , according to Scripps Howard News Service. Data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC... - Lexapro Birth Defects Include PPHN
Jun-27-11 Washington, DC The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a number of warnings about selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and Lexapro birth defects , which have been shown to include persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). According to an FDA release from 2006, a case study indicated that infants born to mothers who to... - GSK To Pay Billions More over Avandia
Jan-18-11 London, UK GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the maker of the infamous diabetes medication, Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate), has announced that it will set aside $3.4 billion to pay for investigations by the US government and product liability lawsuits stemming from its marketing of the drug. The amount is expected to wipe-out GSK's quarterly profit which will... - Top 10 List: Dangerous Drugs
Jan-12-11 Washington, DC Much has been written about drug side effects, given the fact that ALL drugs have side effects. To that end, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) famously holds to its mantra that a drug is acceptable so long as benefits outweigh risk. Translation: all drugs carry risk, to some degree (the same holds true for medical device companies)... - Lights, Action, Camera on Whistleblowers in 2011?
Jan-8-11 Washington, DC For many people, Cheryl Eckard became a celebrity after 60 minutes profiled the whistleblower in a sensational story that likely started the year off badly for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). Lawyers and Settlements has been watching the qui tam whistleblower lawsuit unfold since last October , when we reported on the whistleblower lawsuit a... - Update of Swedish Study Upholds Concern for SSRI Birth Defects
Nov-13-10 Linkoping, Sweden Swedish research on maternal use of antidepressants in pregnancy continues to bolster existing concerns about SSRI birth defects , according to a recent issue of Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week (OFWW). "Concerns have been expressed about possible adverse effects of the use of antidepressant medication during pregnancy, including... - Report: Paxil, Other Drugs May Be Responsible for High Army Suicide Rate
Nov-9-10 Washington, D.C. A recent report from the United States Military suggests that the high suicide rate among American troops may be one of many Paxil side effects , according to the Epoch Times . According to the report, in 2009 the Army saw 239 suicides and 1,713 suicide attempts. Additionally, there were 146 deaths due to drug overdoses or high-risk... - Glaxo $750 Million Settlement Fourth-Largest in History
Oct-28-10 Boston, MA A whistleblower is $96 million richer after bringing a federal False Claims Act (FCA) lawsuit against UK pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (Glaxo) over deviations in good manufacturing practices at a former plant in Puerto Rico. In total, Glaxo agreed to pay $750 million in penalties and will plead guilty to a criminal charge in rela... - GSK Settles 200 Paxil Lawsuits Alleging Birth Defects
Jun-23-10 Pennsylvania, PA GlaxoSmithKline, the pharmaceutical company that makes the antidepressant Paxil, has agreed to settle nearly 200 cases brought by plaintiffs who allege that their use of the drug during pregnancy caused their children to be born with birth defects . The cases, all scheduled to go to trial, have been settled pre-trial for undisclosed sum... - Paxil Can Cause Heart Defect in Newborns
Jun-21-10 Montreal, Canada There are many side effects associated with the antidepressant Paxil , but certainly one of the scariest is the risk of heart defects in newborns whose mothers took the drug. A recent study showed that pregnant woman who take selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors like Paxil are not only more likely to deliver children with birth d... - Antidepressants May Impact Infant Development
Feb-28-10 Denmark A new study suggests that babies who are exposed to antidepressants prior to birth are slower to reach certain developmental milestones. The study will likely add to the growing controversy about whether or not SSRI antidepressants are safe for pregnant women to use. According to healthfinder.gov on 2/23/10, the study involved more than 81,0...