On September 30, 2004, Merck & Company announced they would voluntarily recall their popular arthritis pain relief drug, Vioxx. A recent clinical trial indicated that patients using Vioxx over an extended period of time were at double the risk for heart attack and stroke.
Throughout the medical community, concerns have been building over Vioxx for years. Despite earlier studies that also indicated long-term use of Vioxx led to higher instances of heart attack and stroke, Merck had maintained that Vioxx was safe. Merck continued to maintain publicly that Vioxx was safe even though, as the Wall Street Journal reported on November 1, 2004, internal e-mails from high level employees within Merck acknowledged that Vioxx may increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
The most recent study made it almost impossible to maintain this claim and Merck was forced to withdraw Vioxx from the market.
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Dinkes & Schwitzer is an experienced law firm that has successfully handled a wide range of pharmaceutical litigation claims.
We stand up for the rights of consumers against big drug companies. Contact Dinkes & Schwitzer at 1-800-933-1212 if you or a family member has suffered a heart attack or stroke from the use of Vioxx and would like more information concerning your legal rights.
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