Paxil Side Effects and Lawsuits. Paxil was introduced in the US in 1992 and has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder and social anxiety disorder. Since Paxil has been on the market its sales have soared and many people taking the drug have experienced adverse side effects, that they say were not disclosed in advance. Lawyers are pursuing legal claims against the manufacturer of Paxil because Glaxo SmithKline, the drug maker, allegedly failed to warn of the drug's addictive and dangerous side effects.
Withdrawal Dangers

Paxil patients who attempt to to reduce or quit dosage weeks, months or years after use, say they find themselves experiencing severe withdrawal. Since many of the patients were ignorant of the withdrawal hazard they often attribute the symptoms seemingly mysterious illnesses. Many refer to "Electric zaps" and other adverse physical and psychological symptoms.

Other Side Effects reported:

Electric zaps, jolting, dizziness, light-headedness, vertigo, in-coordination, gait disturbances, sweating, extreme nausea, vomiting, high fever, abdominal discomfort, flu symptoms, anorexia, diarrhea, agitation, tremulousness, irritability, aggression, sleep disturbances, nightmares, tremor, confusion, memory and concentration difficulties, lethargy, malaise, weakness, fatigue, paraesthesias, ataxia, and/or myalgia.

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