Vioxx®

VIOXX® (rofecoxib), a COX-2 inhibitor prescribed as a pain reliever for patients suffering from arthritis and severe menstrual cramps, was originally approved by the FDA, only to be recalled by the manufacturer, Merck & Co., Inc., in September 2004 because studies revealed that long-term VIOXX® use may increase the risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease, and stomach ulcers.

Unfortunately, these disclosures come too late for thousands of VIOXX® users who suffered serious health problems as a result of taking the drug. If you or a loved one has taken VIOXX® and experienced harmful side effects, contact the Foley Law Firm. Serving Scranton, Easton, Allentown, Wilkes-Barre, and Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania, a dangerous drug lawyer can help you attain the compensation to which you are entitled.