Maryland Vioxx Lawyers
Baltimore Vioxx Side Effects Attorneys

On September 30, 2004 Merck & Co., Inc. voluntarily withdrew the arthritis drug Vioxx from the market due to its dangerous and possibly deadly side effects. Vioxx, which is used by more than two million people worldwide to treat arthritis, menstrual pain, and other medical conditions has been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, hypertension, and cardiovascular problems.

The Food and Drug Administration approved Vioxx in 1999, and in only a few short years the drug has been used by over 84 million people around the world. Although studies conducted just before the drug was approved for distribution showed that there were hypertension-related side effects associated with Vioxx, the drug was made available across the globe.

A recent three year study has determined that there are serious side effects associated with Vioxx, a Cox-2 inhibitor used to treat arthritis, and Merck issued a voluntary recall of the drug. The following is a list of some of the serious side effects associated with Vioxx:

• Blood clot
• Bleeding Stomach Ulcers
• Cardiovascular problems
• Heart attack
• Hypertension
• Irregular heart beat
• Kidney difficulty
• Liver problems
• Stroke

If you have taken Vioxx, you should seek medical attention immediately and discuss other treatment options with your health care professional to treat your arthritis or other medical conditions for which you were taking Vioxx.

Our Maryland Vioxx Lawyers have experience in all areas of personal injury litigation law. We are located in Maryland and have offices in the metropolitan area of Washington, D.C. for your convenience. Our personal injury lawyers have excellent legal knowledge, financial resources, and superior negotiating skills. If you or a loved one has suffered serious side effects associated with taking the prescription drug Vioxx, you should contact a Maryland lawyer at our law firm today to discuss your case.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious side effects from taking Vioxx, contact a Maryland attorney at our office today for a free consultation.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious side effects from taking Vioxx, please contact a Maryland personal injury lawyer at our law firm for a free consultation.