Vioxx Side Effects
Since 1999 numerous studies have found that Vioxx may cause
the following side effects and problems in certain patients taking Vioxx:
1) Stroke
2) Heart attack
3) Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
4) Heart Disorders (including irregular heartbeats, Vioxx related heart
attacks abnormal EKGs, Heart rhythm disturbances, coronary artery disease,
angina (chest pain), Mitral valve prolapse, heart murmur)
5) Respiratory Disorders (including Emphysema, Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary/Airway Disease, etc.)
6) Hepatic/Liver Disorders (including liver disease, elevated liver enzymes)
7) Neurological Disorders (including seizures, transient ischemic attack, Stroke, Aneurysms)
8) Renal/Kidney Disorders (including kidney disease, dialysis)
9) Endocrinology Disorders (including diabetes, thyroid disease)
10) Gastrointestinal Disorders (peptic ulcer disease, colon polyps Gastrointestinal bleeding, GERD, irritable bowel, diverticulosis)
If you have experienced any of these serious medical problems while taking Vioxx, we can help you. Contact us today to determine if you may have a valid claim.
For more information and sources on possible
side effects, please see our Vioxx Timeline.
