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Vioxx is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and to help in managing pain in adults. Is has been estimated than as many as 27,000 Americans have died of heart complications due to side effects of Vioxx. Just recently, the FDA has recalled the use of Vioxx, and doctors have stopped prescribing it.
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Following a three-year study of Vioxx and related side effects, researchers found that withdrawing Vioxx from the market would be in the best interest of the patients. The drug, used worldwide by millions of patients, has also been connected with higher incidences of respiratory and liver and kidney dysfunction. People
taking Vioxx had a 17 percent higher risk of heart attack compared with those taking NSAIDs such as Motrin and a 14 percent higher risk than patients not taking anti-inflammatory medications. |
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Doctors are being instructed by the FDA to take patients off Vioxx. Please talk to your doctor as soon as possible about switching to an alternative medication. The FDA has issued a public health advisory, and plans to work closely with the manufacturer to coordinate the withdrawal of Vioxx from the US.
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If you or a family member has been the victim of Vioxx side effects, it is best to contact a lawyer specializing in Vioxx recall cases immediately to find out your legal rights. A lawyer with Vioxx expertise can asses your case to find out whether or not it is actionable. To expedite the process of filing a lawsuit, it is advisable to present your lawyer with as much information about your situation as possible. Choose from a lawyer by state at left to begin your search. Simply fill out a form for a lawyer in your area, and a qualified professional will contact you shortly.
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