September 30, 2004 Merck & Co announced that the arthritis drug Vioxx, used by millions of people around the world, is being pulled off the market after a study confirmed long-standing concerns that it raises the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Approved by the FDA in 1999 as a painkilling medication, millions of doses of Vioxx have been dispensed to people just like you at a much higher cost than available drugs and with no significant improvement in results.
Health concerns began to surface regarding Vioxx as early as June, 2001 when a study published in a prominent medical journal suggested the drug might cause kidney damage. Since then several other studies have raised concerns about cardiovascular health risks; however the manufacturer dismissed these studies as inconclusive and continued aggressively marketing the drug. During the first 6 months of 2004 Merck spent more than $45 million on advertising for Vioxx.
If you or a loved one suffered a heart attack or stroke after using Vioxx, you deserve to know the facts. This website is designed to provide you with information and resources to help you cope with your illness or your loss - and to determine whether you have a legal claim to recover compensation from the drug manufacturer.
We would be happy to review the facts of your case so you can determine whether or not to file a claim for compensation.
In light of the recent Vioxx recall and suspicions regarding other prescription drugs we've prepared the following information for you and your loved ones.
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