Vioxx Claims Side Effects

Vioxx® is a drug manufactured by Merck & Co. Inc. to treat arthritis pain. On September 30, 2004, the company announced that it was withdrawing it from the market, because of the results of a three-year VIOXX trial.

The study had shown increased risk for heart problems and stroke for people who had taken VIOXX for 18 months. The first 18 months did not show such increased risk.

The list of potential VIOXX side effects is long, including other body systems besides the cardiovascular system. The following is just a sample.

Digestive system – constipation, dry mouth, flatulence, hemorrhoids, vomiting
Immune system – allergies, hypersensitivty
Metabolism – weight gain, changes in appetite
Musculoskeletal – joint swelling, muscle cramps, muscle weakness, tendonitis
Nervous system – insomnia, migraines, vertigo
Respiratory system – asthma, pneumonia, respiratory infections
Skin – cellulitis, herpes simplex, rashes, basal cell carcinoma, blisters
Overall – fever, fluid retention, fungal infections, abdominal tenderness, chest pain, chills, bruising.

There are other side effects, including psychiatric ones, such as depression, confusion, and hallucinations. . If you are unsure whether you have suffered any side effects or complications from taking VIOXX, please consult with your doctor.

If you have taken VIOXX and suffered any serious complication as a result, you should contact a VIOXX product liabiilty lawyer as soon as you can, to learn more about your legal rights. There would be no charge for your free consultation with a lawyer. A Vioxx lawyer representing you would do so on a contingency basis, meaning that his fees and costs would come out of any award or settlement amount he won for you.

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