VIOXX RECALL
Recalled Sept. 30, 2004 -- Long-term use of the painkiller Vioxx doubles a person's risk of heart attack and stroke, a huge clinical trial shows. Merck & Co., Inc. announced a voluntary withdrawal of Vioxx from the United States of America and globally market because of safety concerns of an increased risk of cardiovascular events (including heart attack and stroke) in patients on Vioxx (rofecoxib).
Vioxx was for relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis. For the management of acute pain in adults. For the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. dache, fatigue, muscular weakness, and sore throat.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Rofecoxib may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- upset stomach
- stomach pain
- weakness
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
- black and tarry stools
- red blood in stools
- bloody vomit
- vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds
- excessive tiredness
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- itching
- lack of energy
- loss of appetite
- pain in the upper right part of the stomach
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- flulike symptoms
- rash
- pale skin
- unexplained weight gain
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
- difficulty swallowing or breathing
- chest pain
Warning VIOXX RECALL
Vioxx was Recalled Sept. 30, 2004 -- Long-term use of the painkiller Vioxx doubles a person's risk of heart attack and stroke.
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