During a three-year study of the efficacy of their drug Vioxx® in treating recurring colorectal polyps, Merck pharmaceuticals cut the study short after 18 months. The study found that chronic Vioxx® users were 50% more likely to have heart attack, stroke or other severe cardiac problems than those patients using a placebo.
Vioxx® law firms are currently fighting for victims of Vioxx® heart attack or stroke in Florida courts and across the country. If you are looking for Vioxx® law firms to try your Florida case, contact the drug recall attorneys at Timothy H. David, P.A. today if you or a loved one has been harmed by the use of this dangerous drug.
Bextra® may have similar effects to Vioxx®, and has been shown to cause heart attack and stroke in bypass patients, according to Pfizer, the drug’s manufacturer. Read recent news on Bextra®.
Though it has been shown to be less dangerous than Vioxx®, Celebrex® may increase incidence of heart attack and stroke. Visit our dangerous drugs news page for breaking news on Celebrex®.
Accutane® causes severe birth defects, including deformation and death. Moreover, the acne drug can also cause suicidal thoughts and depression. See our dangerous drugs news page for any recent developments regarding Accutane®.
A cholesterol lowering drug, Crestor® has been shown to cause muscle toxicity in many users. For this reason, it was named one of the 5 most dangerous drugs in a recent congressional hearing.
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