VIOXX LAWSUITS AND CLAIMS
As Vioxx
became widely used, patient problems began to become more
prevalent, including serious heart ailments. One source
for the discovery was a study sponsored by Merck &
Co., the maker of Vioxx.
Vioxx and Cardiovascular Events
Merck sought to confirm the relative
gastrointestinal benefits of Vioxx compared to another
painkiller called Naproxen. Although the study concluded
that patients who took Vioxx had fewer ulcers and other
stomach ailments, it also indicated that those who took
Vioxx were more likely to experience serious cardiovascular
events.
In Vioxx test groups of more than 4,000
patients, Vioxx users suffered 101 serious cardiovascular
events whereas only 46 Naproxen users did.
Medical journals later reported that
the use of Vioxx may increase a patient’s risk of
heart attack plus stroke and kidney failure.
Questions also have been raised about whether the drugs
are effective in treating pain.
FDA Warning
In 2001, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
issued a warning letter about the drugs. It called Merck
promotions for Vioxx “false, lacking in fair balance
or otherwise misleading.”
Merck has claimed that Vioxx doesn’t
cause heart attacks; other pain medicines thin the blood
and may prevent heart attacks whereas simply Vioxx does
not. The FDA noted that Merck’s claim was purely
hypothetical and blasted Merck for minimizing and omitting
important risk information about Vioxx use with other
drugs.
The FDA called “incomprehensible”
Merck’s claim that Vioxx has a “favorable
cardiovascular safety profile ” and reminded the
drug manufacturer that its own study showed patients on
Vioxx were more than twice as likely to suffer serious
cardiovascular events than patients on Naproxen.
If you or a loved one has experienced
side effects such as a heart attack or other cardiovascular
event after taking Vioxx, you may have a claim against
Merck. Kline & Specter, P.C., with more than 30 experienced
attorneys (four of them also highly regarded doctors),
is one of the nation's leading law firms with the ability
to litigate Vioxx lawsuits. Unlike some lawyers who may
take cases and refer them to other firms to take to trial,
Kline & Specter has the skill, experience and ability
to achieve the right result for you and your family.
For a free evaluation
of your Vioxx claim contact
our experienced Vioxx heart attack attorneys
today. We will evaluate your Vioxx heart attack or stroke
lawsuit and help you get the settlement you deserve.
888-VIOXX-CLAIM
(888-846-9925)
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Vioxx Lawsuits and Claims Attorneys
Phildelphia Pennsylvania
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