Vioxx Side Effects
After only four years on the market, the pharmaceutical
manufacturer Merck, has withdrawn its prescription drug
Vioxx due to serious and sometimes fatal side effects.
Vioxx was manufactured for the relief of arthritis and
acute pain of the muscular and/or skeletal system but
recalled after a three-year clinical trial.
Side
effects of Vioxx include stroke, heart attack, stomach
and intestinal bleeding, serious allergic reactions such
as swelling, hives, serious skin reactions, trouble
breathing, etc, as well as blood clots and kidney
failure.
Frequently
Asked Questions about the side effects of Vioxx
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How long after arthritis treatment with
Vioxx can I experience side effects? |
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Each patient's experience is unique. Most
side effects are immediate, though some of
the more serious ones such as heart attack
or stroke may take longer to show up. |
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Which side effects would be considered
serious enough to stop taking the
medication? |
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Any of them! If you have any adverse
reaction to any medication, consider
stopping the medication and contact your
physician immediately for advice, since any
delay in treating side effects can have
serious effects of their own. |
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What are some examples of "minor" side
effects? |
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While some may consider these side effects
"minor", they can cause significant
discomfort and distress. Skin rash, hives,
swelling of face, lips and/or tongue,
headache, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are
some of the more minor side effects. Others
include depression, anxiety, blurred vision,
fluid in the lungs, hair loss and about a
dozen more! |
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Q: |
What are examples of major side effects of
taking Vioxx? |
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Wheezing and/or trouble breathing, stomach problems such
as intestinal bleeding, heart attack and stroke, as well
as kidney or liver failure all of which can lead to
death are the more serious side effects of taking Vioxx.
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Are there any other side effects I should be
concerned about? |
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Yes, Vioxx has numerous side effects
including those on unborn babies and nursing
infants. |
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Q: |
Every drug has side effects, why should I
worry? |
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It is wise to educate yourself on every
possible side effect before taking any drug
as some of the more serious can lead to
temporary and/or permanent disability or
even death! |
If you
or someone you know has suffered severe side effects
after taking Vioxx, you may be entitled to monetary
compensation for your suffering.
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consult our Vioxx lawyer
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