GlaxoSmithKline Reaches Paxil Settlement

Hopeful · 11-01-2006, 02:20 PM

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Nybbler · 11-01-2006, 02:37 PM

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As part of the settlement, GlaxoSmithKline denies the lawsuit's claims....

Those rat bastards ....

Amaya's Nana · 11-01-2006, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nybbler

Those rat bastards ....

Of course they deny them!!!! That's how almost ALL settlement agreements are worded. Its the judgments rendered by a JURY that will kick their arses! Can't hide those words from the public!

Amaya's Nana · 11-01-2006, 03:03 PM

Members of the class, including all U.S. residents who bought Paxil and Paxil CR, a controlled-release version of the drug, for their children each could get full refunds if they have records of their purchases. Anyone without such documentation can get $15 returned to them.

Alrighty then!!!!! You can get a whole $15.00 if you don't have the receipts! This settlement sucks egg!! Its the lawyers who are getting all the friggin money! That's what happened in the tobacco litigation and that's what happened in the breast implant litigation. The actual people INJURED didn't get squat. Da** lawyers!!!!!!! And to think I WORK for lawyers............grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Homerbcool · 11-01-2006, 03:55 PM

And there probably is a gag order too boot..burn in hell GSK..

Are there anycases that have gone to tril or are going to trial..anywhere, Ihought I heard someting from our UK friends that their lawsuit was going to trial, or was I dreaming in HOMICOLOUR again...

scotty · 11-01-2006, 03:58 PM

We may have one here in N.J. Time will tell.

Ginger · 11-01-2006, 05:57 PM

wow, 15 dollars. that won't pay for the coffee when we celebrate LC's taper, dang. Suck eggs.

LCrawford67 · 11-01-2006, 07:49 PM

It does suck and you're right....a whole $15 dollars. Don't spend it all in one place! That'll buy you some cheap flowers to put on the grave of your loved one who comitted suicide while on this crap.

scotty · 11-01-2006, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LCrawford67

It does suck and you're right....a whole $15 dollars. Don't spend it all in one place! That'll buy you some cheap flowers to put on the grave of your loved one who comitted suicide while on this crap.

Most of the suicides were not settle in a class action. $15.00??? that's an insult. The premise of this suit was to recover the COST of the DRUG??? That's insane.

Katesmom · 11-01-2006, 08:13 PM

I am certain there is a gag order. My silence is worth a hell of a lot more than $15!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe that ANYONE would agree to just a refund of their money. I am a damned sight more than an unsatisified customer!

LCrawford67 · 11-01-2006, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by scotty

Most of the suicides were not settle in a class action. $15.00??? that's an insult. The premise of this suit was to recover the COST of the DRUG??? That's insane.

That was the point I was making...it's just insulting, flat out a slap in the face.

rdjanis · 11-01-2006, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by scotty

Most of the suicides were not settle in a class action. $15.00??? that's an insult. The premise of this suit was to recover the COST of the DRUG??? That's insane.

This cannot be correct, it can't....

scotty · 11-02-2006, 03:40 AM

This is why it's SO important to know what is the goal of any class action suit that you sign on for!!

Buxy`s Back · 11-02-2006, 04:33 AM

over here we are told that along with class action they are aiming to get high publicity along with settlements,i agree with kim they connot buy my silence for pittance,im not going quiet,and i cant say i trust solicitors 100% either ,they havnt got a clue about the real sufdfering or what withdrawal even feels like,and lets face it they are in to make money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amaya's Nana · 11-02-2006, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by joanne

over here we are told that along with class action they are aiming to get high publicity along with settlements,i agree with kim they connot buy my silence for pittance,im not going quiet,and i cant say i trust solicitors 100% either ,they havnt got a clue about the real sufdfering or what withdrawal even feels like,and lets face it they are in to make money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You go girl!!! Kick some GSK arse!

mouse · 11-02-2006, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by joanne

over here we are told that along with class action they are aiming to get high publicity along with settlements,i agree with kim they connot buy my silence for pittance,im not going quiet,and i cant say i trust solicitors 100% either ,they havnt got a clue about the real sufdfering or what withdrawal even feels like,and lets face it they are in to make money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GSK have unlimited litigation funds....
The only way to slap back is to hit their reputation....

Buxy`s Back · 11-02-2006, 08:32 AM

my sentiment exactly mouse,if they keep getting away with buying peoples silence then when are they gonna be stopped? i want to stop them not sign no gag order to keep stum,gsk fcuk you and your blood money exposure cant come quick enough

elisa · 11-02-2006, 03:13 PM

Let's hope that Judge Mendelsohn will rule in March of 2007 that the settlement is UNFAIR!!

GSK - Paxil: a $63.8 million class action settlement
GlaxoSmithKline PLC has agreed to pay $63.8 million to settle a lawsuit's claims that it promoted its antidepressant drug Paxil for use by children and adolescents while withholding negative information about the medication's safety and effectiveness.

As part of the settlement, GlaxoSmithKline denies the lawsuit's claims, including that consumers paid too much for the drugs, but the world's second-largest pharmaceutical company wants to resolve the matter to avoid further litigation costs.

Actual payments to consumers will depend on the amount of claims. If there is not enough money to pay all the claims, consumers will get only a portion of the amount they otherwise could have gotten.

To pay out $63.8 million is peanuts for the crime committed of witholding negative information about Paxil!!

ihatezaps · 11-02-2006, 04:41 PM

I wonder what is meant by "children"? I was under 18 when I started Paxil (16 or 17 I think), I wonder if that counts? Not that I would participate in this laughable settlement...

11-01-2006, 02:20 PM	#1
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11-01-2006, 03:03 PM	#4
Amaya's Nana An "A bucket" gal! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 6,467	Re: GlaxoSmithKline Reaches Paxil Settlement Members of the class, including all U.S. residents who bought Paxil and Paxil CR, a controlled-release version of the drug, for their children each could get full refunds if they have records of their purchases. Anyone without such documentation can get $15 returned to them. Alrighty then!!!!! You can get a whole $15.00 if you don't have the receipts! This settlement sucks egg!! Its the lawyers who are getting all the friggin money! That's what happened in the tobacco litigation and that's what happened in the breast implant litigation. The actual people INJURED didn't get squat. Da** lawyers!!!!!!! And to think I WORK for lawyers............grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. __________________ a/k/a Lisa PAXIL FREE AS OF 3/18/06! Fully recovered! Focus your attention on the here and now. Recognize it for what it is: the one moment of the only life you will ever have that you truly possess. Rare is the individual who has come to completely accept that the past is no more than a memory and the future an assumption about unborn events.

11-01-2006, 03:55 PM	#5
Homerbcool "Infatuated with kazoobies" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 16,757	Re: GlaxoSmithKline Reaches Paxil Settlement And there probably is a gag order too boot..burn in hell GSK.. Are there anycases that have gone to tril or are going to trial..anywhere, Ihought I heard someting from our UK friends that their lawsuit was going to trial, or was I dreaming in HOMICOLOUR again... __________________ That's one of the curses of anxiety--we make possibilities into certainties.....Tim

11-01-2006, 03:58 PM	#6
scotty Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new jersey Posts: 47,007	Re: GlaxoSmithKline Reaches Paxil Settlement We may have one here in N.J. Time will tell. __________________ AKA Laurie "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." MLK

11-01-2006, 05:57 PM	#7
Ginger Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 606	Re: GlaxoSmithKline Reaches Paxil Settlement wow, 15 dollars. that won't pay for the coffee when we celebrate LC's taper, dang. Suck eggs. __________________ 40 mg paxil for 2.5 years last dose March 24, 2006 quit cold turkey, OUCH over a year now

11-01-2006, 07:49 PM	#8
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 34,484	Re: GlaxoSmithKline Reaches Paxil Settlement It does suck and you're right....a whole $15 dollars. Don't spend it all in one place! That'll buy you some cheap flowers to put on the grave of your loved one who comitted suicide while on this crap. __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 Today is the best day, EVER!

11-01-2006, 08:13 PM	#10
Katesmom Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 13,812	Re: GlaxoSmithKline Reaches Paxil Settlement I am certain there is a gag order. My silence is worth a hell of a lot more than $15!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe that ANYONE would agree to just a refund of their money. I am a damned sight more than an unsatisified customer! __________________ Katesmom aka Kim started Paxil Oct. 2003 for PIH Paxil free since 19 Jul 2005 ". . .the cruelest lies are often told without a word. . .the kindest truths are often spoken, never heard." -- Ben Folds

11-02-2006, 03:40 AM	#13
scotty Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new jersey Posts: 47,007	Re: GlaxoSmithKline Reaches Paxil Settlement This is why it's SO important to know what is the goal of any class action suit that you sign on for!! __________________ AKA Laurie "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." MLK

11-02-2006, 04:33 AM	#14
Buxy`s Back Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: grimsby,england Posts: 4,468	Re: GlaxoSmithKline Reaches Paxil Settlement over here we are told that along with class action they are aiming to get high publicity along with settlements,i agree with kim they connot buy my silence for pittance,im not going quiet,and i cant say i trust solicitors 100% either ,they havnt got a clue about the real sufdfering or what withdrawal even feels like,and lets face it they are in to make money!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ September 2009, not in severe hell just moderate hell, still recovering Joanne. LITTLE EVIL MEN HIDE BEHIND BIG COMPANY NAMES................QUOTE BY......MOI

11-02-2006, 08:32 AM	#17
Buxy`s Back Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: grimsby,england Posts: 4,468	Re: GlaxoSmithKline Reaches Paxil Settlement my sentiment exactly mouse,if they keep getting away with buying peoples silence then when are they gonna be stopped? i want to stop them not sign no gag order to keep stum,gsk fcuk you and your blood money exposure cant come quick enough __________________ September 2009, not in severe hell just moderate hell, still recovering Joanne. LITTLE EVIL MEN HIDE BEHIND BIG COMPANY NAMES................QUOTE BY......MOI

11-02-2006, 03:13 PM	#18
elisa Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11,473	Re: GlaxoSmithKline Reaches Paxil Settlement Let's hope that Judge Mendelsohn will rule in March of 2007 that the settlement is UNFAIR!! GSK - Paxil: a $63.8 million class action settlement GlaxoSmithKline PLC has agreed to pay $63.8 million to settle a lawsuit's claims that it promoted its antidepressant drug Paxil for use by children and adolescents while withholding negative information about the medication's safety and effectiveness. As part of the settlement, GlaxoSmithKline denies the lawsuit's claims, including that consumers paid too much for the drugs, but the world's second-largest pharmaceutical company wants to resolve the matter to avoid further litigation costs. Actual payments to consumers will depend on the amount of claims. If there is not enough money to pay all the claims, consumers will get only a portion of the amount they otherwise could have gotten. To pay out $63.8 million is peanuts for the crime committed of witholding negative information about Paxil!! __________________ On A/D's since 1995, switching due to side-effects on 30 different brands of TCA's, SSRI's, SNRI's, Antipsychotics, Benzo's & Imovane. 6 ECT's. Tapering from 225 mg Effexor XR May 17, 2004. (Equiv. to 60 mg Paxil) Last taper Effexor XR Jan 17, 2006 down to ZERO. Currently protracted withdrawal. Sept 2006: 25 mg Doxepin. March 13/09: 10 mg Desipramine

11-02-2006, 04:41 PM	#19
ihatezaps "Keep calm and carry on!" Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 831	Re: GlaxoSmithKline Reaches Paxil Settlement I wonder what is meant by "children"? I was under 18 when I started Paxil (16 or 17 I think), I wonder if that counts? Not that I would participate in this laughable settlement... __________________ Approximately 8 years Paxil 20 mg. Side effects: weight gain, personality changes, no motivation, memory loss, stomach problems, dizziness, headaches, excessive sleeping and eating, vivid dreams. Did a very slow taper, dropping 1/2 mg at a time using liquid Paxil. Paxil free as of 1/13/2007

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