Vioxx Vioxx, the trade name of the generic drug rofecoxib, is a Cox-2 inhibitor, manufactured by Merck & Co., Inc. (Merck), that was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 1999. The drug was approved for the treatment of osteoarthritis, menstrual pain and the management of acute pain in adults. Experts flagged a heart issue with Vioxx as far back as 1999 and 2000, when Merck's own pre-trial study of Vioxx revealed significantly more heart attacks and strokes than a competitor. Upset that Merck was minimizing the potential safety risks of Vioxx and promoting it for unapproved uses, the FDA sent Merck a "Warning Letter" dated September 17, 2001. The letter called Merck promotions for Vioxx "false, lacking in fair balance or otherwise misleading." It also required Merck to send letters about the deception to the medical community. On September 30, 2004 Merck announced that it was voluntarily withdrawing Vioxx from the market worldwide, due to increased risks of cardiovascular problems (including heart attack and stroke) in users of the drug after these injuries were reported in a three-year clinical study of the drug. (See http://www.vioxx.com/rofecoxib/vioxx/consumer/) If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered a heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism, arterial thrombosis, retinal artery occlusion or death as a result of taking Vioxx (for any length of time), please contact us so that we may evaluate your case: 1-877-582-1156, lawinfo@cmht.com, fax (202-408-4699) or U.S. mail (1100 New York Ave., Ste 500W, Washington, DC, 20005). You may also submit your information via email at http://www.vioxx-class-action-lawsuit.net/. The material on this web site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Transmission of an inquiry does not contractually obligate Cohen, Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll, PLLC to represent you. We can only serve as your attorney if both you and our firm agree, in writing, that we will serve as your counsel. You should also be aware that the Statute of Limitations (the deadline imposed by law within which you may bring a lawsuit) may limit the time remaining for you to file any potential claims you may have. For additional information, please read the following disclaimer. |
