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Vioxx Attorney
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Vioxx is an anti-inflammatory popularly used for the treatment of arthritis. On September 30, 2004 the drug manufacturing company Merck & Co. voluntarily took Vioxx off of the market worldwide. This withdrawal was a result of a research study done by Merck & Co. that found that people taking Vioxx for longer than 18 months had an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The actual numbers were 7.5 people in 1000 on Vioxx as compared to 3 in 1000 for people not on Vioxx. If you are currently taking Vioxx it is recommended that you contact your physician in a timely manner, he/she will help you decide the best course of action for your care and treatment. If you were A Vioxx user you may also want to contact a Vioxx Lawyer, as opposed to a regular Lawyer. A Vioxx Lawyer is familiar with the complexities of these cases and often times can get you compensation without ever having to go to court. Vioxx Attorneys are familiar with the very specific regulations that govern medical products liability; a Vioxx attorney can usually provide more accurate information than a regular attorney.
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