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Vioxx: Strokes
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In previous years, Merck consistently denied any possible links between Vioxx and cardiovascular problems. However, a 2004 clinical trial sponsored by Merck itself found that people taking a low dose of Vioxx for more than 18 months were twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke as those taking a placebo. Merck now faces a flood of lawsuits.
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Attorney John Evans (who manages this law firm's pharmaceutical practice) noted that the FDA approved the use of Vioxx® for infants over the weight of 22 pounds only two weeks prior to the worldwide withdrawal. The information Merck provided to the FDA in seeking this approval in the face of data showing a high correlation between Vioxx® and heart attack/stroke may be difficult for Merck to explain.
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Estimates by drug safety officials at the FDA attribute as many as 55,000 deaths from heart attacks and strokes because of Vioxx in the years after its heart risks became apparent. Kweder believes giving the FDA the power to require label changes “would be very helpful,” and most witnesses testifying before the panel agreed.
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Are you or a loved one the victim of any of the serious side effects of Vioxx? Within the past three years have you or a loved one suffered a heart attack or stroke? Have you taken Vioxx (Rofecoxib)?
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The national law firm of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP is representing patients prescribed Vioxx who suffered serious side effects, including strokes and heart attacks, Vioxx suits against Merck, the manufacturer of Vioxx. Please complete the form below.
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The Law Offices of Beth S. Janicek is investigating potential cases of heart attack or stroke caused by Vioxx. If you are someone in your family has suffered from taking this drug, please, email Beth Janicek now -
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