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Florida Vioxx Lawyer
The Florida Vioxx Attorney's of Ennis & Ennis have extensive experience representing individuals who have been injured by serious Vioxx side effects. With offices throughout Florida (Miami and Ft. Lauderdale) the Vioxx lawyers of Ennis & Ennis provide our clients with the best possible representation to protect their legal rights and maximize the remedies under the law.
Vioxx Lawsuit
If you or a loved one have experienced any of the serious side effects associated with Vioxx such as: arrhythmia, blood clots, death, deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, or stroke you may be entitled to compensation. For more information about an Vioxx lawsuit, Vioxx side effects, or a possible Vioxx recall contact the Florida Vioxx Lawyers of Ennis & Ennis today for a free legal consultation.
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What is Vioxx?
Vioxx (Generic, Rofecoxib) is a prescription COX-2 selective, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that was approved by the FDA in May 1999 for relief of the  signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, for the management of acute pain in adults, and for the treatment of menstrual symptoms. Vioxx was later approved for the relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in adults and children. Worldwide sales of totaled $2.55 billion last year. Since the introduction of the drug in 1999, 91 million prescriptions have been written in the Unites States alone. Vioxx is sold in some countries under the name Ceoxx.
Recently a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association linked Vioxx to blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes.
Other serious Vioxx side effects are:
- Serious stomach problems, such as stomach and intestinal bleeding, can occur with or without warning symptoms. These problems, if severe, could lead to hospitalization or death. Although this happens rarely, you should watch for signs that you may have this serious side effect and tell your doctor right away.
- Serious allergic reactions including swelling of face, lips, tongue, and/or throat which may cause difficulty breathing or swallowing occur rarely but may require treatment right away.
- Serious kidney problems occur rarely, including acute kidney failure and worsening of chronic kidney failure.
- Severe liver problems occur rarely in patients taking NSAID's. Tell your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver problems. These include nausea, tiredness, itching, tenderness in the right upper abdomen, and flu-like symptoms.
Due to such serious side effects Merck voluntarily issued a Vioxx recall on September 28, 2004. It is estimated that nearly 30,000 Vioxx heart attack deaths have occurred since Vioxx was approved by the FDA. If you or a loved one have experienced serious Vioxx side effects such as: arrhythmia, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, or stroke or if you have lost a loved one as a result of Vioxx side effects you may be entitled to compensation. The Florida Vioxx Attorneys of Ennis & Ennis have extensive experience in Vioxx litigation. Click here for a free Vioxx lawsuit consultation.
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