Paxil is an antidepressant medication that has been prescribed to patients for more than fifteen years. Since 2001, Paxil has been the focus of thousands of lawsuits because the drug maker hid or misrepresented information about the possible side effects of Paxil and about the addictive elements related to the antidepressant drug.

There are several different side effects that could result from taking the Paxil medication. Some side effects may be more severe than others; but if you have suffered any of these side effects while taking Paxil, you should contact a Paxil lawyer immediately. These side effects can be severe and cause permanent damage, including death to a human being.

Contact a Paxil lawyer if you suffer from any one or more side effects. These side effects are grouped according how they can affect a person. Side effects that effect the central nervous system include: insomnia (lack of the ability to fall and stay asleep), agitation (quick to anger, sadden, or sudden mood swings), tremors (shaking), anxiety (feeling anxious or nervous), and dizziness.

Some of the side effects that affect the gastrointestinal system include constipation, diarrhea, nausea, dry mouth, vomiting, and flatulence. Side effects that can affect the body in general include: Asthenia, abnormal ejaculation, sweating, and impotence. Paxil side effects also include a decreased libido.

These are basic side effects that are caused by taking the Paxil medication. These side effects can lead to bigger problems such as heart attack, tachycardia, other heart related diseases, stroke, respiratory distress or failure, and other life threatening illnesses.

Therefore, it is very important that if you have experienced any one or more of the listed Paxil side effects that you contact a Paxil lawyer as soon as possible. If you have experienced a life threatening illness while taking Paxil, it could have been a result of the Paxil side effects.

There have been thousands of Paxil lawsuits by people who have suffered the effects of the Paxil side effects. So, there are trained and well-informed Paxil lawyers who are able to discuss your symptoms and your experience and let you know where you stand in regards to the Paxil lawsuit.

If you are unsure if the side effect was related to the Paxil medication, ask the lawyer. GlaxoSmithKline pharmaceutical company, the makers of Paxil, hid or misrepresented the possible side effects and addicting properties of the drug. So, if you are unsure about the side effect, the Paxil lawyer will be able to explain whether your condition was a result of the Paxil medication.