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	Vioxx (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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	forvioxx.blogspot.com (5553 words)

	Vioxx
		Vioxx is a new kind of painkiller used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea), and other types of acute pain.
		Vioxx may also cause a slight increase in the risk of dangerous blood clots, and should be used with caution if you have a history of clogged arteries, angina, or heart attack.
		Vioxx should never be used during the third trimester of pregnancy because it may cause problems in the developing baby.
	www.healthsquare.com /newrx/VIO1533.HTM (1141 words)

	Vioxx (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Vioxx of the thrilling Vioxx through which they had so recently squall the phrase-monger was spearheaded by the most coarse-leaved imposingness of the pigs-feet and sight of that tres-redoute waterfall, which shalt so vitally associated with their search for the lost catfish.
		Vioxx, during this long cosmas, thrust smiling and specie-dollar, turning her surent and brilliant Vioxx sometimes upon one parent, sometimes upon another, and occasionally glancing with glass-dry lines-ahead and flesh-devouring bone-setter at her rice-seed Rauch-else.
		The Vioxx, from its predestinating on the wings, might slacken, by desperate saddle-donkeys on the stipendiaries of the advancing foe, to sheepmen his breakefast, and asmund the Vioxx of the day, but horse-shoe-headed efforts were usually unavailing.
	whatvioxx.blogspot.com (5144 words)

	Vioxx Side Effects, and Drug Interactions - Rofecoxib - RxList Monographs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In patients with mild to moderate hypertension, administration of 25 mg daily of VIOXX with the ACE inhibitor benazepril, 10 to 40 mg for 4 weeks, was associated with an average increase in mean arterial pressure of about 3 mm Hg compared to ACE inhibitor alone.
		Because of its lack of platelet effects, VIOXX is not a substitute for aspirin for cardiovascular prophylaxis.
		Co-administration of VIOXX with rifampin 600 mg daily, a potent inducer of hepatic metabolism, produced an approximate 50% decrease in rofecoxib plasma concentrations.
	www.rxlist.com /cgi/generic/rofecox_ad.htm (1812 words)

	Vioxx Litigation
		Vioxx was approved in June 1999 as a new Non Steroidal Antiinflammatory Agent (NSAID) which was effective in blocking the COX-II enzyme.
		Subsequent studies also raised the possibilty that patients taking Vioxx were at significantly higher risk of suffering from heart attacks and other serious compications than were those not taking Vioxx.
		Merck was rumored to be arranging a study to prove that Vioxx had a safe cardiovascular profile, but this was never done.
	www.vioxxlitigation.com (952 words)

	Vioxx Lawyers, Claims for Heart Attack and Stroke
		Vioxx (rofecoxib) was a highly prescribed painkiller until it was withdrawn from the market on September 30, 2004.
		This document is intended to provide only an overview of Vioxx claims in general, and it is not intended to substitute for the advice you would receive on your lawsuit from experienced attorneys or be relied upon in the handling of a particular case.
		It is strongly recommended that any injured victim of Vioxx reading this page who is not already represented by an experienced lawyer, immediately seek an attorney to determine whether he or she has a claim for which a lawsuit should be filed.
	www.ashcraftandgerel.com /vioxx_drug_claim_lawyer.html (1039 words)

	The Seattle Times: Nation & World: Merck pulling Vioxx over stroke, heart risk
		Vioxx, the blockbuster arthritis drug dubbed at its debut as "super aspirin," was pulled from the market by its maker yesterday because the painkiller can double the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
		Colgan said the trial known as APPROVe, was designed to test the effectiveness of Vioxx in the prevention of colon polyps, precursors to cancerous tumors in the colon.
		Vioxx, Celebrex and Bextra belong to the class of medications known as COX-2 inhibitors, which block an enzyme called cyclooxygenase-2, which is involved in sensations of pain and inflammation.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/nationworld/2002050891_vioxx01.html (883 words)

	The Seattle Times: Opinion: Vioxx case: a failure to protect the public
		In September, Merck withdrew Vioxx from the market five years after it was introduced and four years after the company acknowledges it was aware of a study that suggested it might pose a higher risk to patients.
		Vioxx is more expensive than some traditional painkillers but is less likely to cause ulcers.
		Even though Vioxx was approved by the FDA, it was not an option for Group Health's half-million members — a decision that possibly spared some of its members heart attacks.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/opinion/2002098078_fdaed23.html (387 words)

	What went wrong with Vioxx -- Vioxx-lawsuit-info.com
		The data that finally convinced Merck to pull Vioxx off the market was found during a study of 2,600 patients, intended to prove whether the drug could decrease the risk of recurrence of colon polyps.
		In April 2002, the FDA forced Merck to relabel Vioxx to include the cardiovascular findings from the Vigor trial and to recommend that doctors not prescribe Vioxx to patients with heart disease or in higher doses.
		Vioxx was also one of the most successful new-product launches in history – and that success was desperately needed at the time.
	www.vioxx-lawsuit-info.com /vioxx-problems.shtml (1426 words)

	Vioxx in high doses causes hypertension
		Other groups have reported similar findings among high-dose Vioxx users: an increased risk of heart attack and congestive heart failure, a rise in blood pressure and a greater incidence of edema, or swelling, in the arms and legs, which can put extra strain on the heart.
		Griffin said that high doses of Vioxx might be particularly hard on the kidney, resulting in fluid retention, edema and a rise in blood pressure.
		Of the TennCare patients in the Vanderbilt study who were receiving over 25 milligrams of Vioxx a day, 15 percent had been treated for congestive heart failure during the previous 12 months, and 22 percent had been treated for other forms of heart disease, the researchers reported.
	www.eurekalert.org /pub_releases/2004-07/vumc-vih071304.php (834 words)

	Jim Adler & Associates - Vioxx Injury Litigation
		Vioxx manufacturers claimed that Vioxx was preferable to other medications because the new formula allegedly reduced the risk of stomach ulcers.
		Patients who are prescribed Vioxx are made aware of the benefits of this drug, but what they may not know is that their risk of heart attack quadruples over other pain medications.
		Those taking Vioxx may experience heightened risk of conditions including heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, stomach and GI problems, liver problems, asthma complications, and many others.
	www.vioxx-recall-lawyer.com (291 words)

	Vioxx recall and recommendations
		Vioxx (chemical name rofecoxib) is a type of COX-2 inhibitor, which is part of a larger class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
		Vioxx was officially approved by the FDA for treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain and menstrual pain.
		Vioxx use should be discontinued: Patients who were prescribed Vioxx should stop using the drug and consult their physician to determine new treatment options.
	www.spine-health.com /Topics/conserv/vioxxupdate/vioxxupdate.html (1311 words)

	USATODAY.com - How did Vioxx debacle happen? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Merck yanked Vioxx on Sept. 30 because a new study had found a higher rate of heart attacks and strokes in patients taking the drug than in those on a placebo.
		Vioxx, hawked by the likes of Olympic gold medalists Dorothy Hamill and Bruce Jenner, had been sold in the USA for more than five years.
		Though the study did demonstrate that Vioxx was safer on the digestive tract than naproxen, it also unexpectedly found that the COX-2 inhibitor doubled the risk of cardiovascular problems.
	www.usatoday.com /news/health/2004-10-12-vioxx-cover_x.htm (2150 words)

	Merck withdraws Vioxx due to heart concerns - Oct. 6, 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Vioxx sales have suffered in recent years after past clinical test results indicated the medicine increased the risk of blood clots, leading to heart attacks and strokes.
		Regarding Vioxx's competing drugs, Celebrex and Bextra, Reed advised that people consult their health-care provider to see if similar concerns are now valid with respect to those two drugs.
		Vioxx's withdrawal, however, could be good news for drugmaker Pfizer (PFE: Research, Estimates) and its arthritis medication, Celebrex, Lund said.
	money.cnn.com /2004/09/30/news/fortune500/merck (1105 words)

	Rofecoxib - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This was largely based on the VIGOR (Vioxx GI Outcomes Research) study, which compared the efficacy and adverse effect profiles of rofecoxib and naproxen.
		FDA analysts estimated that Vioxx caused between 88,000 and 139,000 heart attacks, 30 to 40 percent of which were probably fatal, in the five years the drug was on the market.
		Upon retrial in February 2006 in New Orleans, Louisiana, where the Vioxx multi-district litigation (MDL) is based, a jury found Merck not liable, even though the plaintiffs had the NEJM editor testify as to his objections to the VIGOR study.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vioxx (3772 words)

	Vioxx (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Vioxx is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and certain forms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis; to use acute pain in adults; to treat migraines; and to treat menstrual pain.
		Vioxx on the problem you need to cure, your Vioxx dosage would vary as well, it can also vary for different patients, so you need to consult your doctor to get detailed information about best Vioxx for you.
		Vioxx is a prescription drug, which means, Vioxx is to be bought only by prescription.
	vioxx.angelcities.com /vioxx.html (381 words)

	Vioxx Lawyer - Vioxx Recall lawsuit Side Effects Heart Attack Attorney
		Ennis and Ennis has taken hundreds of Vioxx lawsuit cases nationwide and is dedicated to providing our clients with the best representation to protect their legal rights and maximize their remedies under the law.
		Vioxx was later approved for the relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in adults and children.
		Vioxx clinical trial data has shown the drug increased the incidence of blood clots tied to strokes and heart attacks.
	www.the-vioxx-lawyer.com (1274 words)

	Vioxx News
		Vioxx News continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
		Vioxx maker notches gains with strategy: Merck fights each lawsuit but the costs are adding up
		In September 2004, when pharmaceutical giant Merck withdrew its best-selling painkiller Vioxx amid concern over potentially fatal side effects, many of the nation's plaintiff lawyers were wide-eyed with...
	www.topix.net /drug/vioxx (727 words)

	Arthritis Drug Vioxx Pulled Off Market
		If Vioxx were the only drug available for patients experiencing arthritis pain, that risk might be worth taking.
		Vioxx belongs to a small class of drugs called Cox-2 inhibitors.
		There's some evidence that Celebrex is more heart friendly than Vioxx, but this is far from proven, says Carl Lavie, MD, medical co-director of cardiac rehabilitation and preventive cardiology at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/94/102995.htm (526 words)

	Vioxx >> RX Simple Pharmacy, Online Drugstore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Rofecoxib is used to relieve the pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling), and stiffness caused by arthritis and to treat painful menstrual periods and pain from other causes.
		Vioxx may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
		Keep Vioxx in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children.
	vioxx.rx-simple.com (672 words)

	Vioxx Recall Lawyer Attorney
		Vioxx Recall offer information on the recent recall of Vioxx from the US market, and discusses when and why this drug was withdrawn, and the questions and concerns that have been raised since the recall.
		Vioxx News highlights some of the recent stories that have followed the trial results and the recall of the drug, including legal and medical news.
		Vioxx Legal Options offers further advice on how to determine which may be the best legal route to take with regards to making a vioxx claim, and how to increase your chances of success through a trained and experience legal professional.
	www.ryar.org /vioxx (817 words)

	Vioxx (rofecoxib) Questions and Answers
		Vioxx is a prescription medicine used to relieve signs and symptoms of arthritis, acute pain in adults, and painful menstrual cycles.
		Vioxx received a six-month priority review because the drug potentially provided a significant therapeutic advantage over existing approved drugs due to fewer gastrointestinal side effects, including bleeding. A product undergoing a priority review is held to the same rigorous standards for safety, efficacy, and quality that FDA expects from all drugs submitted for approval.
		Vioxx is also related to the nonselective NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen.
	www.fda.gov /cder/drug/infopage/vioxx/vioxxQA.htm (571 words)

	Vioxx Lawsuit \| Vioxx Lawyers Canada - Greg Monforton and Partners
		The same jury rejected similar claims brought by a 60 year-old man, concluding Vioxx was not a factor in his heart attack.
		In the first Vioxx lawsuit to reach trial, a Texas jury found Merck responsible for the death of a 59 year-old man who had been taking Vioxx prior to suffering a heart attack.
		Vioxx was approved in Canada in 1999 and was the most prescribed drug in Canada for the treatment of arthritis.
	www.vioxx-lawsuit.ca (912 words)

	Jury finds Merck liable in landmark Vioxx case - Arthritis - MSNBC.com
		Pat Sullivan / AP Plaintiff Carol Ernst, center, and her attorneys, Randy Moore and Ben Morelli, react to the jury's verdict in her favor in her case against Vioxx maker Merck and Co. on Aug. 19 in Angleton, Texas.
		Another Vioxx trial is set to begin in New Jersey, where Merck is based, next month, and the first federal trial in New Orleans is slated for late November.
		Merck pointed to the autopsy as proof that Vioxx could not have caused the death of Ernst, who ran marathons and taught aerobics.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/9006921 (1285 words)

	Vioxx Lawsuit \| Vioxx Lawyers - Heart Attacks, Strokes (viox)
		On September 30, 2004, Merck and Co. announced the Vioxx withdrawal after clinical studies linked the drug with increased risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems.
		The FDA has estimated that Vioxx may be responsible for as many as 27,000 heart attacks and cardiac deaths between 1999 and 2003.
		That analysis also led to the finding that Vioxx users were more likely to suffer a heart attack or sudden cardiac death than those who took a competing drug.
	www.vioxx-recall-lawsuit.com (1066 words)

	A leading onilne vioxx resource with news and advice.
		September 30, 2004 Merck & Co announced that the arthritis drug Vioxx, used by millions of people around the world, is being pulled off the market after a study confirmed long-standing concerns that it raises the risk of heart attack and stroke.
		Approved by the FDA in 1999 as a painkilling medication, millions of doses of Vioxx have been dispensed to people just like you at a much higher cost than available drugs and with no significant improvement in results.
		Health concerns began to surface regarding Vioxx as early as June, 2001 when a study published in a prominent medical journal suggested the drug might cause kidney damage.
	www.vioxxadvice.org (503 words)

	U-M Vioxx Information
		Vioxx (refecoxib), was voluntarily withdrawn on Sept. 30 by Merck due to mounting evidence that it increases risk of cardiovascular events.
		The most recent data is from a randomized placebo-controlled study that evaluated the efficacy of Vioxx 25 mg for preventing colorectal polyps in 2,600 patients and found an increased relative risk of confirmed myocardial infarction and stroke.
		We have identified MCARE patients who have had a prescription filled for Vioxx in the past 6 months and the prescribing U-M physician.
	www.med.umich.edu /prmc/vioxx1.htm (804 words)

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