If you’ve suffered harmful health effects due to Vioxx, the Illinois law firm of Cooney & Conway will explain your legal options for seeking damages against Merck, its manufacturer. Located in Chicago, the attorneys of Cooney & Conway have represented numerous individuals in cases against Merck. In the course of our experience we have accumulated the kinds of data and documentation related to Merck’s knowledge of its own drug’s dangers.
If you or a family member have suffered complications due to taking Vioxx, contact us. Our Vioxx lawsuit lawyers will undertake the legal steps necessary to compensate your for your suffering.
What Should I Know About Vioxx?
When pharmaceutical giant Merck developed Vioxx, it conducted studies to determine its effectiveness. According to Merck’s own data, an increased risk for heart attack and blood clotting was evident in groups given Vioxx (or rofecoxib, as it is known by its chemical name). Despite its own research and data indicating the existence of certain risks, Merck decided to market this dangerous drug, Vioxx.
However, after mounting concerns related to increased risk of heart attacks and strokes, Merck voluntarily recalled Vioxx in September of 2004. FDA Office of Drug Safety associate director Dr. David Graham evaluated member records from a large California based HMO to determine if there were any links. Although exact numbers are unknown, based on the incidence of heart attacks among the study’s member population, it was concluded that as many as 27,000 heart attacks due to Vioxx may have occurred nationwide between 1999 and 2000.
Health Risks
Serious health risks and medical symptoms associated with Vioxx include:
- Increased risk of heart attack
- Increased risk of stroke
- Swelling of the lower extremities
- Gastro-intestinal disorders
- Intestinal tract ulcerations
- Non-bacterial meningitis
- Urinary tract infections
- High blood pressure
- Blood clots
- Dizziness
- Angina
Contact Cooney & Conway Today For More Information
The effects of Vioxx can be very serious. The attorneys at Cooney & Conway have the experience and knowledge necessary to successfully represent individuals whose lives may have been threatened by their use of Vioxx.
If you or a loved one has experienced any health related conditions after taking Vioxx, contact the attorneys of Cooney & Conway. We offer complimentary evaluations and the kind of reassurance you need when taking an important step toward recovering your physical and emotional health.
Cooney & Conway
120 N. Lasalle St. #3000
Chicago, IL 60602
Toll Free: 1-800-322-5573
Phone: 312-236-6166
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