• The arthritis drug Vioxx has been recently withdrawn from the market by its manufacturer, Merck & Company.
• The discontinuation of Vioxx follows a study released by the Food and Drug Administration which found elevated risk after 18 months of treatment the following confirmed cardiovascular side effects:
Heart Attack
Stroke Heart
Disease
• Since 1999, 91 million prescriptions have been written for Vioxx
• Currently 2 million people worldwide are taking Vioxx
• Last year, sales of Vioxx amounted to $2.55 billion

IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY TAKING VIOXX...

• discontinue its use IMMEDIATELY
• consult your physician to discuss alternative drugs such as Celebrex or Bextra and to ascertain whether you have suffered any physical damages due to being treated with Vioxx.
• if you feel you have suffered damages by taking Vioxx, contact our offices immediately at 323-3768 for a no-charge consultation to discuss your legal remedies.