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Vioxx - Side Effects

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a study on November 2004 that said VIOXX ® may have contributed to an additional 27,785 heart attacks or deaths from 1999 to 2003.

Concern over Vioxx side effects with regard to the cardiovascular system are being played out in our court systems throughout the U.S. One study involving over 8,000 patients found that Vioxx side effects caused more than twice the risk of a heart attack or stroke as those taking naproxen. Using a control group, researchers concluded that Cox-2 inhibitors double the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT VIOXX ® SIDE EFFECTS!

  • High risk of heart attacks
  • Chest pain
  • Stroke
  • Sudden death
  • Blood clots
  • Stomach problems
  • Intestinal bleeding
  • Upper and/or lower respiratory infection and/or inflammation
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Heartburn, stomach pain, and upset stomach
  • Swelling of the legs and/or feet
  • High blood pressure
  • Back pain
  • Tiredness
  • Urinary tract infection
  • VIOXX ® side effects could lead to hospitalization or death.
  • Allergic reactions including swelling of face, lips, tongue, and/or throat which may cause difficulty breathing or swallowing but may require treatment right away

Legal Aspects - Vioxx Side effects

There are now more than 9,000 Vioxx lawsuits filed against Merck in the United States . Many people that were taking Vioxx suffered side effects such as strokes or heart attacks. Some people have died as a result of the side effects caused by Vioxx, and the families of these people have also filed wrongful death lawsuits against Merck.

Other Drugs Taken off the Market

Wyeth took its drugs off the market in 1997 and has paid out $13.6 billion in legal fees and settlements of its $16.6 billion reserve -- believed to be the biggest amount ever paid by a pharmaceutical company over a problem drug.

Baycol was withdrawn in 2001 and Bayer has paid out $1.09 billion so far.

Only 6 million individuals took Wyeth's diet drugs while 20 million Americans took VIOXX ®. That has led some observers to believe VIOXX ®'s payout could be larger.

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The Vioxx Legal Help Center is a FREE consumer service. We get you in touch with experienced Vioxx Lawyers in your state. If you have taken VIOXX ® and have suffered any side effects, please tell us about your case for a FREE evaluation.
 
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