VIOXX LITIGATION
If you've taken Vioxx and suffered a heart attack or stroke, it may be the result of taking the prescription drug Vioxx.
Vioxx is a brand name used by Merck & Co., Inc. ("Merck") to market and distribute rofecoxib tablets, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory prescription arthritis drug. Vioxx was released onto the market for distribution and sale by Merck in approximately May 1999.
On September 30, 2004 Merck voluntarily removed Vioxx from the market in all countries. Merck has removed Vioxx after an extended study showed that patients using Vioxx double their risk of having a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular injury. According to Merck, there are approximately 2 million people worldwide taking Vioxx and at least 84 million people have been prescribed Vioxx since it became available on the market.
Recent Vioxx litigation have revealed that Merck may have known of the increased danger of heart attacks or strokes due to taking Vioxx, but did not recall it the drug from the market until nearly a year later.
If you have suffered a heart injury including a heart attack or stroke, that you believe was caused by taking Vioxx, please contact the office immediately to discuss your Vioxx Injury case. We will evaluate your case for free.