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Vioxx drug recall; pain and arthritis drug shown to increase risks of stroke, heart attack

September 30th, 2004. Results of a recent study on Vioxx confirmed long-standing concerns that the drug increases the risk of stroke and heart attack, spurring maker Merck to voluntarily pull the drug worldwide (in some countries, the drug is marketed under the name "Ceoxx"). Vioxx is regularly prescribed for treatment of arthritis and acute ... [More >>]

Posted in Harmful Drug Exposure, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Vioxx

FDA Issues Public Health Advisory on Vioxx as its Manufacturer Voluntarily Withdraws the Product

September 30th, 2004. (Press Release) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today acknowledged the voluntary withdrawal from the market of Vioxx (chemical name rofecoxib), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) manufactured by Merck & Co. FDA today also issued a Public Health Advisory to inform patients of this action and to advise them to consult with ... [More >>]

Posted in Harmful Drug Exposure, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Vioxx

Merck Announces Voluntary Worldwide Withdrawal of VIOXX®

September 30th, 2004. Merck & Co., Inc. today announced a voluntary worldwide withdrawal of VIOXX® (rofecoxib), its arthritis and acute pain medication. The company's decision, which is effective immediately, is based on new, three-year data from a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, the APPROVe (Adenomatous Polyp Prevention on VIOXX) trial. The trial, which ... [More >>]

Posted in Harmful Drug Exposure, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Vioxx

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