Vioxx®

If you feel you have suffered harm from taking Vioxx®, our Phoenix, Arizona lawyers at Phillips Law Group want to help you. Presently, we represent clients from numerous states and can help clients anywhere in the United States. Vioxx® is a prescription drug that was voluntarily withdrawn from the marketplace by its manufacturer, Merck & Company, on September 30, 2004 after Vioxx® was linked to an increase of cardiovascular problems including heart attacks and strokes.

Vioxx® was approved by the FDA in 1999. Vioxx® is a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and is part of a class of drugs commonly referred to as “Cox-2 Inhibitors.” The drug works by blocking COX-2 enzymes in the body, which are the enzymes that trigger pain and inflammation. Vioxx® is available in pill or liquid form and is primarily prescribed to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis. Vioxx® has also been prescribed to treat acute adult pain.

During a recent study, it was determined that taking Vioxx® may increase the chances of developing heart attacks and strokes, and other life-threatening side effects including heart failure, chest pains, blood clots, serious bleeding, angina, nonbacterial meningitis, severe intestinal damage, ulceration and internal bleeding, and kidney damage. Sadly, many Vioxx® users have died.

Many recent Vioxx® lawsuits bring to light questions as to when Merck first became aware that these fatal side effects were associated with taking Vioxx®. The litigation against Merck also explores whether the company failed to inform public health authorities of these side effects in a timely manner. Additionally, the lawsuits allege that Merck heavily marketed Vioxx® as highly safe and effective, while minimizing the risks associated with Vioxx® as compared to other drugs on the market.

Many Vioxx® users and their families do not realize that Vioxx® is/was the cause of their health problems. If you or a loved one has experienced any of the health problems listed here and have taken Vioxx®, please contact your doctor, then contact the Phoenix and Tucson area attorneys at Phillips Law Group as soon as possible.

If you have taken Vioxx® yet have no symptoms you may still have a viable case. Please take a moment to fill out our short form and describe your experience with Vioxx® to our lawyers at the Phoenix, Arizona law firm of Phillips Law Group. Our attorneys will contact you to discuss your case further.

If you suspect that Vioxx® has caused you health problems or has injured you, please consult with our Phoenix, Arizona Vioxx® attorneys now by calling 1-800-706-3000 or by submitting our short and simple Vioxx® case evaluation. You may have a lawsuit and be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Don’t wait. Contact our Phoenix, Arizona Vioxx® lawyers now.

To learn more about Vioxx and the side effects, please visit: www.vioxx-injuryinformation.com

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