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Los Angeles Vioxx Side Effect Attorneys
AS
OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 VIOXX HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE MARKET WORLDWIDE
DUE TO THE FACT THAT STUDIES SHOW THAT THE DRUG INCREASES THE RISK
OF HEART ATTACK, STROKE, CARDIOVASCULAR PROBLEMS, AND OTHER SERIOUS
SIDE EFFECTS.
The pharmaceutical company Merck
& Co., which made over $2.55 billion last year on worldwide
sales of Vioxx, has decided to pull the prescription arthritis drug
off the market due to serious side effects. Vioxx, an anti - inflammatory
drug, sold as Rofecoxib tablets has been linked to an increased
risk of a variety of dangerous and deadly side effects including
strokes, heart attacks, and cardiovascular problems, as well causing
diarrhea and nausea. If you have taken, or are currently taking
the arthritis prescription drug Vioxx, please seek medical attention
immediately!
The FDA granted Merck the approval
to distribute and sell Vioxx worldwide in the spring of 1999. The
drug is currently taken by over two million people who suffer from
arthritis world wide, and has been taken by over 84 million people
since it became available to the public. Recent studies have shown
that Vioxx users, especially those who have taken the drug for 18
months, have a higher risk for serious health problems such as blood
clots, hypertension, and heart ailments. Due to the increased risk
of serious side effects, on September 30, 2004, Merck has decided
to stop all sales of Vioxx.
Patients, who are taking or have
taken Vioxx, sold as Rofecoxib tablets to treat arthritis, pain,
and headaches are at risk for dangerous side effects and should
seek medical attention right away. You may be experiencing possibly
fatal side effects and should be examined by your doctor right away.
IF YOU, OR A LOVED ONE, HAVE
BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT - CALL TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION!
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10940 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 2150
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Voice: (310) 578-7700 • Fax: (310) 208-5777
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