Sorry for the typo...I meant to say "haven't heard of Paxil being associated with life threatening arrhythmias"
Hello...
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. It is never easy when faced with the loss of a loved one. The questions that are raised surrounding the circumstances leading to their death, wondering if somewhere, somehow that there was a way this could have been prevented, may never be fully answered.
I have been a nurse for 15 years and have heard of Paxil being associated with life threatening arrhythmias. As a matter of fact, many cardiologists frequently prescribe this SSRI to patients who suffer from IST (Inappropriate Sinus Tach) with no negative outcomes. I am not saying that there has never been a problem, it is so rare, that I have not read or heard of such reports.
You did not mention in your post if your mom had a preexisting Ventricular arrhythmia, not to say that would have made a difference, but if it was not something that she had prior to the start of Paxil, it really would be difficult to say that it was the cause of her V-tach.
I hope that you are able to get the answers you're looking for so that you will have some sense of peace and comfort knowing that this did not contribute to her untimely passing. My prayers are with you.