Vioxx was withdrawn from the market by its manufacturers, Merck, in 2004, due to increased safety risks for Vioxx users. Vioxx was an NSAID, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat arthritis, menstrual pain, and chronic pain. Vioxx increased the risks of and caused heart attacks and strokes in many of its users.
Vioxx is no longer available on the market. It was withdrawn in 2004 due to public health and safety concerns. Vioxx was linked to numerous heart attacks and strokes, especially in chronic Vioxx users. Vioxx also caused stomach ulcers and bleeding.
There are currently many lawsuits involving Vioxx underway; and manufacturers of Vioxx, Merck, have offered a $4.8 million settlement. People who were injured by Vioxx should contact a personal injury attorney immediately.
Vioxx was for people who wanted relief from pain associated with chronic illnesses, injures, menstrual cycles, and arthritis.
Vioxx was used to treat certain types of arthritic pain, including pain from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and certain forms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative arthritis because it is caused by the breakdown and loss of cartilage in joints and bones. Older adults and women during menopause are most at risk for developing osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes severe joint pain.
- stomach ulcers
- bleeding
- liver injury
- kidney injury
You should see your doctor regularly if you were injured by Vioxx. You should contact a personal injury attorney immediately if you or a loved one was injured by Vioxx. Signs of the injuries caused by Vioxx include:
- abdominal pain
- nausea
- bloody vomit
- discolored stool
- diarrhea
- unexplained weight gain
- flu-like symptoms
- chest pain
- difficulty breathing
- slurred speech
- confusion
- numbness or loss of coordination on one side of your body