Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) are part of a big group of antidepressants used by thousands and thousands of Americans based on a daily dosage. These drugs are especially administered in kids that have symptoms of depression and nervousness; some of them are also used or prescribed to some kids that suffer attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Some time ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked the producers of these drugs to increase their warning label; nevertheless some producers did not follow the indications of the FDA and instead of a bigger warning label (black box) they just published health advices in their web sites.
A study made by the FDA demonstrated that people treated with SSRI have a bigger risk of attempting suicide compared with people treated with other antidepressants like placebo.
Paxil is one of the most used SSRI antidepressants, it is used mostly in kids; however, Paxil and many other SSRI antidepressants are not formally approved by the FDA. These organization states that it must not be administered in people with less than 18 years of age; but recommending these medicines is not against the law. Other known SSRI antidepressants are: Zoloft, Luvox, Celexa, Effexor and Lexapro.
Physicians and doctors may prescribe these drugs, but they must advice people about the risk of suicidal attitude that they could produce in whoever uses them. If you or someone that you know is taking or has taken these drugs and has suffered suicidal behavior, contact your attorney and ask him/her about the possibilities of being compensated in a possible court case.