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| A quote from "Failing the Public Health - Rofecoxib [Vioxx], Merck, and the FDA," by Eric J. Topol, M.D., New England Journal of Medicine, October 21, 2004. |
Vioxx Lawsuit Information. Heart Attack And Stroke Side Effects Prompt Merck Recall:
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US pharmaceutical giant Merck announced a global withdrawal of its blockbuster arthritis drug Vioxx (Rofecoxib) after a study showed it increased the risk for strokes and heart attacks. Law firms have already filed cases, or are otherwise investigating individual lawsuits against Merck, the maker of Vioxx.
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Published reports state that "[i]n a stunning announcement today, drug-maker Merck & Co. announced the withdrawal of the popular anti-inflammatory drug Vioxx from the market due to a study they were conducting that shows patients taking the drug face twice the risk of heart attack compared to those in the test taking a placebo."
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Public Health Advisory: Safety of Vioxx Sept. 30, 2004 - Merck & Co., Inc. today announced a voluntary withdrawal of Vioxx from the U.S. market due to safety concerns. Vioxx is a prescription COX-2 selective, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that was approved by FDA in May 1999 for the relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, for the management of acute pain in adults, and for the treatment of menstrual symptoms. . . . . . . Patients who are currently taking Vioxx should contact their physician for guidance regarding discontinuation and alternative therapies. More... |
The US Food and Drug Administration advised patients using the drug to see a doctor to find an alternative treatment to Vioxx, which is scientifically known as rofecoxib, and added that it would study the effects of other drugs in the same class. (See box).
The FDA announcement is not surprising. In Merck's Vioxx Gastrointestinal Outcomes Research report published in the New England Journal of Medicine (November 23, 2000), Merck compared the effectiveness of Vioxx (rofecoxib) to naproxen. The study shows a statistically significant increase in heart attacks in the rofecoxib group (0.5 percent) compared to the naproxen group (0.1 percent). There were 20 heart attacks suffered by 4,047 Vioxx patients and 4 heart attacks in 4,029 naproxen patients. While the absolute numbers are low, this is a five-fold increase that statistically is highly significant and merited further studies. In addition the study reported increased problems with blood clotting that results in strokes and leg clots.
The drug has been on the market around the world since about 1999 and has been prescribed millions of times. In 2003 alone, the drug accounted for $2.5 billion in sales.
If you or someone close to you has suffered a heart attack, stroke or similar serious injury* after prolonged use of Vioxx, you are urged to contact the law offices of Alexander Hawes, LLP at 800.921.1776 to speak to an attorney. The call is free, and there is no obligation. You may also email us below. Act now, as delays can harm your case.
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- Press Release Regarding Recall of Vioxx (from the FDA)
- FDA Public Health Advisory - Safety of Vioxx (from the FDA)
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