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Vioxx
Vioxx and other Cox-2 Inhibitors were introduced in the late 1990s. Cox-2 Inhibitors are pain relievers used to treat osteoarthritis, acute pain and painful menstrual cycles.
Initial reports treated Vioxx as a miracle drug, as it seemed to work better than traditional nonsterodial anti-inflammatories (NSADs) like ibuprofen or aspirin. Even better, it provided pain relief without the serious problems from stomach ulcers, including bleeding, that was associated with long-term use.
In time, however, tests indicated that Vioxx users were twice as likely to suffer heart attacks or strokes as compared to those who did not take the drug.
As a result, on September 30, 2004, Merck and Company, who manufactured Vioxx, announced they were voluntarily recalling the drug.
At the time of the recall, approximately 2 million people were taking Vioxx. Two other major Cox-2 inhibitors, Celebrex and Bextra, have also come under much-deserved scrutiny.
SimmonsCooper has experience in litigating complex medical matters. We have taken a leadership role in standing up for individuals who have been injured by dangerous or defective drugs and devices and over the last few years have represented thousands of pharmaceutical clients and recovered verdicts and settlements totaling more than $100 million.*
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* Please note that recovery results vary per client. The recovery amounts in each case reflect the specific facts of that case. Further, recovery amounts in past cases are not a guarantee of future results.
Resources for Clients
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Prescription for Trouble
Healthfinder Resources on Arthritis
MEDLINEplus monograph on Vioxx
Merck & Co., Inc.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
RXList monograph on Vioxx
WebMD articles on Vioxx
Medwatch
New England Journal of Medicine
American Heart Institute
American Stroke Association
New Jersey Superior Court
Multi District Litigation in New Orleans