Merck Caught Misrepresenting Vioxx Risks Again

Merck Caught Misrepresenting Vioxx Risks Again: "Although Merck has long maintained that the risks associated with Vioxx occur after long-term use, a recent study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, says the drug may raise the risk of heart attack for patients taking Vioxx for less than 2 weeks.

The study published online this month, found that more than 25% of 239 patients who had heart attacks did so in less than 13 days of being on the drug." [OpEdNews.com]