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Vioxx, the popular arthritis drug manufactured by Merck & Co., was removed from the market September 30, 2004. Vioxx has been cited for raising a patient's risk of heart attack and stroke.

Vioxx – a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) – is in a class of drugs commonly referred to as "Cox-2 Inhibitors". It comes in liquid or pill form, and is prescribed to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis. It can also be used to treat acute pain in adults such as those patients who experience severe pain associated with menstruation. Vioxx works by blocking COX-2 enzymes in the body that trigger pain and inflammation.

Vioxx was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in June of 1999. It has been widely prescribed since its introduction - over 52 million times. As this drug, along with the similar drug Celebrex, came onto the market it was touted by its manufacturer as, "effective at reducing arthritis pain, inflammation and stiffness… also effective for the relief of pain and inflammation of one of the most severe forms of arthritis, rheumatic arthritis." Doctors and patients thought that they may have a perfect drug to stop arthritic and other types of pain, without the stomach irritation that was otherwise associated with NSAIDs. However, recent reports linking Vioxx to serious health problems has caused great concern for the millions of Americans taking these drugs.

In addition to heart attacks and strokes, Vioxx has also been associated with several other life-threatening side effects, including blood clots, angina and nonbacterial meningitis, severe intestinal damage, ulcerations and bleeding, and kidney damage.

Many recent Vioxx lawsuits bring to light questions as to when Merck was first made aware that fatal side effects were associated with Vioxx, and whether the company failed to inform public health authorities of these side effects, in a timely manner. Additionally, Merck extensively marketed Vioxx as highly safe and effective, while minimizing its risks compared to other drugs on the market.

If you or a loved one have taken Vioxx and experienced any of the above side effects, contact our Florida Vioxx Lawyers today for a free consultation. With over 30 years of service to South Florida, our attorneys have successfully represented many clients who have suffered physical, emotional and financial loss because of the negligence of product manufacturers and suppliers.

The Statute of Limitations sets a limited window in which to file a liability claim, so call us today at (954) 981-1852 or email us: info@rosenandrosen.com