New Orleans Federal Judge Eldon Fallon appointed to oversee Federal Vioxx litigation. Click here for complete USA Today article. February 16th, 2005.
"Pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. is
pulling its blockbuster arthritis drug Vioxx from the market worldwide
because new data from a clinical trial found an increased risk of heart
attack and stroke."
September 30, 2004.
We can assist you with your potential Vioxx claim.
If you 
have taken Vioxx in the past, you may be at greater risk for serious cardiovascular
problems, including stroke and heart attack. Possible
Vioxx side effects may include higher blood pressure, stroke, cardiovascular
problems, heart attack, gastrointestinal bleeding, kidney disease, and
Stevens-Johnson syndrome. If you have experienced any of these symptoms
while taking Vioxx it is critical for you to contact
us today. You may be entitled to significant money damages. Your health
is important, and there is no charge to simply talk to us. If you would
prefer, you can send us an E-mail
with the attached form concerning your history with Vioxx. We will then
phone you to discuss whether or not we can assist you with a potential
claim. Contact us as soon as
possible. We have Vioxx claim attorneys available to help.
Vioxx...A History of Problems
Since Vioxx was first introduced on the market in 1999, numerous studies
have continually found that it may cause serious side effects including
cardiovascular problems. In September of 2001 after several of these studies
had come to light, the FDA sent Merck a stern
warning letter outlining the then current findings including the fact
that in one study "serious cardiovascular events were twice as frequent"
with Vioxx treatment. On September 30, 2004, Merck withdrew Vioxx from
the market due to its on study that once again confirmed the problems
with Vioxx. Please see the Vioxx Timeline
for more detail on articles and studies that have shown Vioxx's history
of problems.
