Vioxx is a painkiller that is used by two million people around the world as a treatment for signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, acute pain in adults, and painful menstrual cycles.

A recent government study financed by the FDA has shown that Vioxx increases the chances of heart attack and death. The study also found that Vioxx doses of more than 25 mg a day more than tripled the risk compared with patients who hadn't taken painkillers within the past two months. The principals of this study have stated that "this and other studies cast serious doubt on the safety" of Vioxx.

On September 30, 2004 Merck & Company announced they are finally pulling their 2.5 billion dollar drug off the market as these studies confirmed long-standing concerns that Vioxx raises the risk of heart attack and stroke.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious side effect from Vioxx please contact us today.