Research article summary (published 13 Oct 2009):

GlaxoSmithKline told to pay family $2.5m after jury finds paroxetine caused son's heart defects.

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Author/s: Tanne, Janice Hopkins (JH);

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Publication Type: News

Journal: BMJ (Clinical research ed.) (BMJ), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-; vol 339 (issue ) : pp b4266

Dates: Created 2009/10/16; Completed 2009/10/28;

PMID: 19833704, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/28/2009, IMS Date: )

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Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation - adverse effects Child, Preschool Compensation and Redress - legislation & jurisprudence Depressive Disorder - drug therapy Drug Industry - economics; legislation & jurisprudence Female Heart Defects, Congenital - chemically induced

Heart Defects, Congenital - chemically induced Humans Male Paroxetine - adverse effects Philadelphia Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications - drug therapy

Associated Chemicals: Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation (0) ; Paroxetine (61869-08-7)

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