Vioxx News

Vioxx news, the drug and case information

Vioxx drug Welcome to Vioxxnews.org, a source of Vioxx drug information and news about new development in its lawsuit cases. You will find information about the drug itself, how it works on the body, how it how and why it got withdraw from the shelves, information about the ongoing lawsuit cases and update news on what is happening in the vioxx world.

What is Vioxx

Vioxx, also called Rofecoxib is an anti-inflammatory drug that has been created by Merck & Co. It has been accepted by the Food and Drug Administration to treat osteoarthritis and dysmenorrhea. Vioxx can also be found under the brand Ceoxx and Ceeoxx. It is available by prescription in many countries. Vioxx is part of a class of durg called NSAIDS which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.NSAIDS is known to inhibit an enzyme called cyclooxygenase, which normally stimulates chemicals in someones body which creates the feeling of pain.

The withdraw of Vioxx from the market

After a study known as VIGOR (Vioxx GI Outcomes Research), which compared Vioxx to another drug naproxen, results proved that Vioxx users had a 4-fold increase risk of havinf a heart attack then those using naproxen! The study was conducted on a 12 months periode. The results of this study were then submitted to the Food and Drug Association, which then introduced a warning condition on Vioxx’s products to inform on an increase of heart attack risks. After several warnings to Merck to inform on the safety of its Vioxx, They decided to withdraw from the markets all the Vioxx products from the shelves on the 30th of September, 2004. This was done on a voluntary basis from Merck itself without the recommendation of the FDA.

Vioxx lawsuits

Given the recent studies and the withdraw from the market, Vioxx is now facing more than 4500 vioxx lawsuits from different parties across the country. Following several verdicts, more lawsuits are expected to appear in the future. If you believe you have experienced side effects from Vioxx, you may want to consider finding a one of many vioxx attorneys to preserve you legal rights.

Vioxx News

June 2, 2008

It has come into the notice from various media reports that lawsuits related to the painkiller Vioxx have a very little chance of resolution for the number of individuals who have sued the manufacturer of Vioxx.
In terms of statistic, more than 45,000 people have sued Merck (manufacturer of Vioxx) on the account that Vioxx has [...]

Vioxx Lawsuit

May 2, 2008

A Vioxx lawsuit has come into the fray after medical studies have concluded that Vioxx has serious side effects including heart attacks, blood clots and stroke. It’s the responsibility of a Vioxx lawsuit to make a serious effort in order to recover funds attached to damages you have suffered because of taking the dosage of [...]

Vioxx Recall

April 21, 2008

Vioxx was voluntarily recalled by Merck & Co Inc. on September 30,2004 after a clinical study conducted on Vioxx comes to the conclusion that continuous use of Vioxx enhances the risk of heart attack and strokes.
Merck CEO Rymond Gilmartin while announcing the withdrawl of Vioxx said that company is taking this action in the best [...]

Vioxx Lawyer

April 2, 2008

If you are interested in finding a Vioxx lawyer, Internet is the best option. In the wide world of Internet, you will come across number of lawyers that has expertise in handling Vioxx cases. But before you appoint any Vioxx lawyer, it is quite mandatory that you call or email at least ten lawyers and [...]

Vioxx Litigation

March 30, 2008

Developed by Merck & Co., Vioxx is a COX-2 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, which was used in the treatment of acute pain, painful menstrual cycles and Osteoarthritis. After the revelation in a clinical study that the use of Vioxx enhances the risk of heart attack and strokes, Vioxx was withdrawn from the market in September 2004.
From [...]

Vioxx Class Action

March 1, 2008

There is bound to be number of questions raised after the withdrawal of Vioxx from the US market. Apart from questions, there is a strong possibility that you will see plenty of   lawsuits being lodged by the people who have suffered because of Vioxx.
It is worthwhile pointing that Vioxx was prescribed for pain management and [...]

Mercks scores little Victory in Vioxx lawsuit case

February 2, 2008

U.S. federal Judge has Judge Eldon Fallon ruled there will be no single class action lawsuit against Merck’s Vioxx. This decision is likely to be a small victory for pharmaceutical giant Merck. Merck has insisted it would contest each of the product liability suits. This decision would create the possibility that thousand of the lawsuits be [...]

A Few Recent Vioxx Trial Results

January 26, 2008

Here are a few updates on what happened during the last few months in trials revolving around Vioxx.
Jan. 18, 2007: A hung jury in Los Angeles forced a mistrial in the cases of two men who blamed their heart attacks on Vioxx.
Dec. 21, 2006: A judge in a Texas widow’s lawsuit over Vioxx reduced a $32 million [...]

Vioxx trial award reduced by 77% by Texas law

October 17, 2007

A state court in texas has reduced by more than 77% the award the was given to the Garza family for the death of Leonel Garza in 2001. Leonel Garza had been taking Vioxx as a pain killer for one month when he died from a heart attack. The family had then been rewarded a [...]