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Vioxx Lawsuit
The information on this page is provided for informational purposes only. As of 2011, the Simmons firm is no longer accepting cases involving Vioxx. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact us today.
Filing a Lawsuit
If you or someone you love has suffered serious harm as a result of taking Vioxx, Celebrex or Bextra, you may be eligible to seek compensation, including medical bills, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, and more.* Contact the Simmons firm today to get in touch with caring and experienced defective drug lawyers who can evaluate your case, answer your questions, and help you understand your legal rights, including the filing of a Vioxx lawsuit, Celebrex lawsuit, or Bextra lawsuit.
Initial reports treated Vioxx as a miracle drug, as it seemed to work better than traditional nonsterodial anti-inflammatories (NSADs) like ibuprofen or aspirin. Even better, it provided pain relief without the serious problems from stomach ulcers, including bleeding, that was associated with long-term use.
Later, tests indicated that Vioxx users were twice as likely to suffer heart attacks or strokes as compared to those who did not take the drug. As a result, on September 30, 2004, Merck and Company, who manufactured Vioxx, announced they were voluntarily recalling the drug.
At the time of the recall, approximately 2 million people were taking Vioxx. Two other major Cox-2 inhibitors, Celebrex and Bextra, have also come under much-deserved scrutiny.
See the Vioxx timeline of events.
What is Vioxx?
Vioxx and other Cox-2 Inhibitors were introduced in the late 1990s. Cox-2 Inhibitors are pain relievers used to treat osteoarthritis, acute pain and painful menstrual cycles.
Warnings
The pharmaceutical company of Merck and Company recalled Vioxx voluntarily. See more information regarding Vioxx side effects.
* Please note that recovery results vary per client. The recovery amounts in each case reflect the specific facts of that case. Further, recovery amounts in past cases are not a guarantee of future results.
CONTACT THE SIMMONS FIRM
The Simmons firm is experienced in handling pharmaceutical litigation. However, our practice also handles litigation for: mesothelioma, commercial property, intellectual property, and defective medical devices. For Vioxx lawyers, other defective drug lawyers, or any other litigation information, contact the Simmons firm.
Resources for Clients
- FDA MedWatch for Vioxx
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Prescription for Trouble
- Healthfinder Resources on Arthritis
- Merck & Co., Inc.
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
- RXList monograph on Vioxx
- WebMD articles on Vioxx
- New England Journal of Medicine
- American Heart Institute
- American Stroke Association
- New Jersey Superior Court
- Multi District Litigation in New Orleans