Paxil and pregnancy
Study links Paxil use in first trimester of pregnancy to serious birth defects
Results of a scientific study indicate birth defects in infants born to women taking antidepressants, including Paxil, during the first trimester of pregnancy. In fact the study revealed a greater risk for women who took Paxil (paroxetine) in the first trimester, as opposed to other antidepressents.
As a result of the study, in September 2005 drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline informed health care professionals that it was updating the Pregnancy subsection of the PRECAUTIONS section of the labels for the drug Paxil (paroxetine HCI) and Paxil CR controlled-release tablets to indicate the Paxil side effects.
The study revealed a greater risk for overall birth defects for women using proxetine, and an increased risk for heart defects specifically. Read more about Paxil and birth defects.
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