Vioxx Lawsuits
NEWS ALERT: On Thursday, September 30, 2004, the painkiller Vioxx (Rofecoxib) was voluntarily recalled from the marketplace by its manufacturer Merck. Vioxx has been found to double the risk of a severe cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes and can even cause sudden death. Those taking higher doses of Vioxx have triple the risk of severe cardiovascular events.
The prescription painkiller Vioxx (Rofecoxib) has been recalled from the marketplace by its manufacturer Merck Pharmaceuticals. Vioxx, which is used to relieve symptoms of arthritis, acute pain in adults and painful menstrual cycles, was recalled after data collected from a clinical trial indicated that those taking Vioxx had a 100% greater chance of a severe coronary event such as a heart attack, stroke and/or sudden death. Since its introduction in 1999, upwards of 20 million Americans have taken Vioxx. It is estimated that at least 2 million Americans are currently using the drug.
The clinical trial, initially developed to determine whether Vioxx would be effective in preventing colon polyps, found that those taking the drug for longer than 18 months had double the risk of a heart attack or stroke as those taking a placebo. Those taking the highest daily recommended dosage were found to have three times the risk of a severe coronary event.
If you or a loved one have experienced any side effects from the defective drug Vioxx including heart attacks, strokes or even sudden death, please call us at 1.800.966.4999 or fill out our online contact form for a free case evaluation.
